AboutJay K. Williams, AAI, AIP, CIC, CRM Expertise I can answer questions relating to the following coverages: personal auto; homeowners; commercial auto; commercial liability; commercial property; business income and all other property and casualty coverages.
Experience I have been in the insurance industry in Florida since 1979. I am currently the president of a Florida domestic insurance company subsidiary. I've taught continuing education classes in Florida and across the country. I am quite familiar with all coverages including Florida Condominium master policies and unit owner policies. I also specialize in agent professional liability. I have been a professional educator since 2001.
Organizations I am a member of the Florida Associaion of Insurance Agents, the state affiliate of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America.
Education/Credentials I currently carry the following professional designations:
Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI)
Associate in Insurance Production (AIP)
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Question I would like to become a property and casualty insurance
agent. I have absolutely no experience in this field. I live
in Miami- Dade Florida. I have worked in an attorney's
office for the past 5 years and have really good
understanding of legal terms, also, i'm really good with
computers. How would I go about becoming an agent? I have
the understanding that you have to take an exam, but then
again I have no idea where to start.
Answer Hi Mercedes,
I've been a licensed agent here in FL for over 30 years...while I got here by accident, I wouldn't trade this profession for the world!
Here are a couple links that will help you get on your way.
As you'll see from some of this information, you'll need to complete pre-licensing courses before you can take the State Exam. Those courses should be available from Miami-Dade College. The agent class is 200 hours and the customer representative class is 40 hours.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to write.
