| YOUNG AGENTS PROFILE |
Joshua Goodman, CPCU, AIG
Years in Industry: 10
Contact Info: [email protected]
www.jgoodmaninsurance.com
How did you get into the Industry:
I am 2nd generation in the insurance industry , my father
is a captive agency owner for over 30. I have also had
uncles in the industry and my mother. I applied to State
Farm Catastrophe claims and was hired as my first job out
of college.
What is your greatest reward as an
independent insurance agent?
The greatest reward of being an independent insurance
agent is the opportunity to provide a person with risk
management solutions to protect their biggest dreams in
case of their worst nightmares.
What benefits do Young Agents bring
to the Industry?
Would you encourage your own
children to be in the insurance industry?
Young Agents bring determination, perception, energy,
production, perpetuation and focus.
Absolutely, there are so many different career paths that
have great opportunity within the insurance industry.
How do you see the Industry Changing
in the next 5-10 years?
What advice would you like to share
with Principals who have been in the
business more than 10 years?
Distribution channels will continue to evolve. Various
factors will drive this market change including innovation
and consumer demand. The Independent Agency system
will continue to be strongly positioned in the marketplace
to provide profitable clientele to insurance carriers and
competitive service/products to consumers.
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Joshua Goodman
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