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Changing careers into insurance at 30, 40 or 50

What transfers from your past work, what's new, and how to get started.

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It's never too late to start a career in insurance. Many agents come from retail, teaching, health care, the military, banking, office work and more. Your experience is an asset.

What transfers from your past work

  • Talking with people: listening, explaining and building trust
  • Problem solving: finding the right fit for someone's situation
  • Organization: keeping track of details, deadlines and follow-ups
  • Life experience: you've likely bought a home, a car or a policy yourself

What's new to learn

You'll learn insurance terms, products and state rules in a pre-licensing course, then pass the state exam. After that, licensed agents keep learning through continuing education.

No insurance experience needed. Classes are live streamed anywhere in Ohio.

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What makes it practical mid-career

  • Weekend classes that fit around your current job
  • Live streamed from home, with no commute
  • No diploma or GED required to take the class or get licensed (some employers may ask for one)

Your first steps

  1. Choose your license: Property & Casualty or Life, Health & Accident
  2. Take an approved pre-licensing course
  3. Pass the state exam and complete your background check
  4. Apply for your license and start your new career

Why choose a career in insurance?