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Who is a General Insurance Agent?
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Interesting facts about General Insurance industry in India
Why become a General Insurance Agent with Digit?
Learn more about why should you become an insurance agent, and why should you choose Digit?
How to become an Insurance Agent online?
The easiest way to become an insurance agent is by completing your POSP certification. A POSP (Point of Sales Person) is the name given to an insurance agent who can sell specific insurance products.
To become a POSP, you only need to have the minimum educational qualifications required by the IRDAI and undergo training provided by us. Digit will take care of your training process. Don’t worry!
What are the requirements and qualifications to become an insurance agent?
Here is what you need to become an insurance agent online:
- You must be over 18 years of age,
- You should have completed education up to at least Class 10,
- You need to have a valid Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
- You will be then be asked to complete compulsory 15-hour training specified by IRDAI.
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Who can become an insurance agent?
The only requirement for becoming an insurance agent is that the candidate must be over 18 years of age and should have completed Class 10.
This means that anybody who has an aptitude for selling insurance policies can become a POSP Agent. This includes college students, stay-at-home spouses, retirees, and businessmen/women.
How to become an Insurance Agent with Digit?
Step 1
Sign up by filling our POSP form given above, fill all the details & upload required documents.
Step 2
Complete your 15-hour training with us.
Step 3
Complete the prescribed examination.
Step 4
Sign the agreement with us and that’s it! You’ll be a certified POSP.
Why should I become a General Insurance Agent?
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements to become an insurance agent (POSP) with Digit?
The documents that you will need to submit at the time of registration include Class 10 or above pass certificate, a copy of your PAN card, Aadhaar Card (front and back), a cancelled cheque (with your name on it) and a photograph.
Do the PAN Card holder and Bank Account holder have to be the same?
Yes, all commissions paid are subject to TDS. TDS is credited to the Income Tax authorities on the basis of your PAN Card.
When I can start selling insurance?
As soon as you have registered with us, you may begin your training for the POSP exam. On giving and passing the exam, you will receive an eCertificate.
You are then ready to start selling insurance as a POSP agent.
Is it compulsory to undergo any training to become certified as a POS person?
Yes, you will have to complete the training to become a POSP. It will include topics ranging from basics of insurance, policy types, process for issuance and claims, rules and regulations etc.
What support services will I get if I partner with Digit Insurance?
All Digit’s partners are assigned a relationship manager who will provide guidance and answer any questions that agents might have on the policies sold over the Digit platform.
Agents can also contact the customer support team by emailing us at partner@godigit.com for any assistance.
How can I keep enhancing my knowledge after completing the POSP certification?
We have another extensive training program conducted for our POSPs after certification. They help in enhancing your insurance knowledge and improving your sales and servicing skills. These training programs and events will cover the following:
- Advanced insurance knowledge to handle complicated cases
- Keep abreast with the latest insurance products and how to pitch them
- Fun and interesting ways to learn various selling techniques which help in increasing your sales volumes