Insurance Agent: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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An insurance plan is a special promise. It helps pay for fixing things when something unexpected happens.
Through history
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Long ago
People once shared their risks with their neighbors. If a barn burned down, everyone helped build a new one.
Tools of the trade
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Computer
An insurance agent uses a computer to type up forms and find the right plan for each family or business.
A day in the job
- MorningThe agent starts the day by calling customers to check in and answer their questions about their plans.
Words to know
- Policy
- A policy is the written agreement that explains what the insurance plan will help pay for.
Quiz time
An insurance agent can help a family get ready for a storm that might damage their home.
Insurance agents only work with businesses, never with families.