Also called: Insurance Agent, Insurance Broker
Helps people and businesses choose insurance for cars, homes, health, and life.
You meet a young couple buying their first house, explain coverage options, and set them up with home and auto policies. Many agents eventually own their own agency.
BLS median roughly $60k; agency owners earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma plus state license; bachelor's helpful.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business, Finance, Risk Management.
Growing about average. BLS projects about average growth.
Medium risk for 10 years. Online quotes and AI handle simple car and renters policies; complex coverage advice and local trust stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take an online pre-licensing course, pass your state's exam, then join an agency First: State insurance license: pre-licensing course and exam, often 2–4 weeks
Classes: Personal finance, Business elective, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-3021.
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