The Life Agents Primer (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1908 Excerpt: ... when it is remembered that all sxpenses must be paid out of the money thus contributed--it will be clearly seen that every such tax must ultimately be paid by the policyholders; and furthermore, that every tax levied upon a life insurance company is a tax upon thrift, and hinders the people in their praiseworthy effort to provide adequately for their dependents. The aim of the insurance company is to relieve the town, the city, and the whole country from many intolerable burdens; and legislation that obstructs this praiseworthy object is foolish and shortsighted. CONCLUSION. If you have read the foregoing explanations, I suggest that you re-read Section 1 and Section 25, before laying this volume aside. END. Advice to the Man Who is Thinking of Becoming an Agent, Bnt Who Has Not Yet Come to a Decision Life insurance is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Wherever civilization extends there life insurance flourishes. The people want it--can't do without it--must have it--get it. But they do not go in search of it. They have formed the habit of waiting until the agent brings it, explains it and aids them in selecting the kind that will best serve their purposes. Every good company is looking for industrious men of integrity and reputation to sell its policies. Experience is not essential. Any intelligent man or woman can, from the very start, earn a fair living as an agent--under the guidance which the company will give. An energetic and resourceful agent can in time accumulate a liberal income if identified with any company deserving and enjoying the confidence of the public. If you are in a business that gives you a big income, and are laying by surplus every year, these remarks will not interest you. But if you wish to improve your circumstances and want to f...