Insurance Careers Month: Q&A with Ed Titus, Licensed Agent

Here at ETA Benefits, our agents sell a wide range of products to fit our customers' various needs. From personal lines such as home and auto to commercial policies for business owners to employee benefits and Medicare, we're proud to offer insurance for virtually everyone. One of our agents, Ed Titus, has a long history in the insurance industry and with our office, and he's sharing more info about his job below.

Name:  Ed Titus

Title:  Insurance Agent          

Years in the Industry:  27 years

Years at ETA:  13 ½ years

What are some of your main job duties?  Shop and do changes for all different types of insurance for both existing and prospective individual and group customers.

How did you get into this field?   Started at Aetna 27 years ago paying health insurance claims and checking provider contracts were loaded into the computer system correctly.  I decided to get on the other side of the spectrum and actually sell and be able to directly help people.

Describe a typical day for you.  Developing quotes for prospective insureds for both the individual and group level for all different types of insurances.  Also, processing change requests both on personal insurances and group insurances.

What do you like best about your job?  The satisfaction of helping people save money.

Why is insurance a good field to get into?  It is a very rewarding experience helping people understand insurance better and helping them get the correct coverage, etc.

What advice would you have for someone new to the insurance industry?   It is a very rewarding experience learning about all of the different types of insurances and being able to help prospects and clients understand them better.