QUOTE(vandoren @ Jan 29 2010, 05:05 PM)
dkk,
there's always bad apples among the agents, some responsible agents will keep service you even they earn nothing from you anymore.
as i know, an agent can earn up to 40% from the policy up to 7 years. (the % they gain from policy decrease by year)
Agent commission actually not up to 40%, all in incentive etc only may be. & need to correct, is max 6 years.
Agent in Malaysia do not have any basic, only depend on the policy sold, mostly base on 1st year policy, example RM150 per month - com 25% ILP plan = RM37.50 monthly salary, will you think enough to survive?
& Agent job need to carry a very heavy responsible, but with a very low salary, makes agent unquality in Malaysia.
The true agent should = be a Financial Consultant / Advisor, use to give an advise for the customer, to know what he need, & what he can / should do for a good hold life financial planning & there is a consultant fees we need to pay, similiar a lawyer, but this still not applicable to Malaysia, that's why mosthly agent use to be "selling product" only.
you may contact me I will help with free of charge, remember, if your plan already good enough then you should not lapse your policy & buy a new 1. I will give a very good advise to you, but with a syarat, belanja me makan la
any futher enquiry, please do not hestitate to contact.