Answer:
Insurance is a sales oriented business. The skill to talk to people, read their needs and wants, and persuade them that you know what they need is important. Most insurance agents work on a commission basis. If you can't talk to possible customers or buyers into purchasing your insurance products, you won't be successful in this business. Here are some tips for preparation for being an insurance agent:
1.Familiarize yourself with the field of insurance. Life, Health, property and casualty insurance are the areas/lines in which most agents currently work.
2.You would need to have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics. Insurance companies prefer to hire individuals whose academic background includes courses in Finance, Math, Accounting, Economics, Business, Public Speaking and other business-related courses. Proficiency with computer software used by the insurance industry is also needed.
3. If you want to really alter your skills to be an insurance agent then I suggest you to work part time for an insurance agency while you're in college.
4.Be prepared to take continuing education classes for years to come. Many states require these on a regular basis after you pass your insurance licensing exam.