Prospective New Agent question
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:21 am
I currently own a small Registered Investment Advisory practice in a rural town. In addition I will begin offering tax & accounting services Jan 2010. I have an arrangement with two CPA's in which I will offer these services, sub the work to them, then deliver it to our clients.
In addition, I am also considering starting a p&c component as well. I understand all the start-up problems in today's market but I have a unique set-up. There is another agency in a neighboring town that wants to work with me as a satellite. Basically, I would for the first year generate what I could and "pass through" all the quoting, back office, and CSR work to them. I would also have access to their AMS360 system. If it begins to gain traction, I would then try to bring an agent on to head this up and begin to incorporate the business within my own firm while still using this established agencies system and some help.
What I need to to get licensed. I have all my securities license as well as life & health. I need only my actual p&c license and was wondering what type of study/classes would be recommended to fast-track this. I would like to jump on this opportunity as it appears to be a win-win and less risky way to look at this business.
My goals are client generation. I like to prospect of having potential clients that may come through the CPA or insurance side. In addition, covering the complete line of services makes sense and when bouncing this idea off existing clients they seem receptive to it.
Thanks!
In addition, I am also considering starting a p&c component as well. I understand all the start-up problems in today's market but I have a unique set-up. There is another agency in a neighboring town that wants to work with me as a satellite. Basically, I would for the first year generate what I could and "pass through" all the quoting, back office, and CSR work to them. I would also have access to their AMS360 system. If it begins to gain traction, I would then try to bring an agent on to head this up and begin to incorporate the business within my own firm while still using this established agencies system and some help.
What I need to to get licensed. I have all my securities license as well as life & health. I need only my actual p&c license and was wondering what type of study/classes would be recommended to fast-track this. I would like to jump on this opportunity as it appears to be a win-win and less risky way to look at this business.
My goals are client generation. I like to prospect of having potential clients that may come through the CPA or insurance side. In addition, covering the complete line of services makes sense and when bouncing this idea off existing clients they seem receptive to it.
Thanks!