Myth or fact

Insurance career myths, cleared up.

Pick one you've heard, or go through all five.

Myth

"Insurance is a scam."

The real story

Insurance is one of the most regulated careers out there.

  • Every agent is licensed by their state's insurance department, and anyone can look up an agent's license online.
  • To get licensed, you pass a state exam. To stay licensed, you keep up with continuing education.
  • The work itself is making sure people are covered for the things nobody plans for, like a car wreck, a house fire, or a death in the family.
Myth

"I don't have time to start a new career."

The real story

You can study in the time you already have.

  • Lessons are short, so a lunch break or a slow evening is enough to make real progress.
  • The course works in the Aceable app or a browser, and your progress syncs between devices.
  • Pick up right where you left off, whether you have ten minutes or a full afternoon.
Myth

"You need a college degree to sell insurance."

The real story

No degree required.

  • In most states, you need to be at least 18, pass the state licensing exam, and clear a background check.
  • You don't need an insurance background either. Your course teaches what's on your state's exam from the ground up.
Myth

"The state exam is impossible to pass."

The real story

It's a real test, but it isn't a mystery.

  • Your state publishes an outline of what's on its exam.
  • Your Aceable course follows that outline, with practice questions and plain English explanations along the way.
  • Ace Mode keeps track of the questions you miss and tells you what to study next.
Myth

"An online course won't count toward my license."

The real story

Aceable courses are built for your state.

  • If your state requires a prelicensing course, ours is approved by your state's insurance department.
  • Every course follows your state's exam outline, so your study time goes to what's actually on the test.
  • Pick your state on our course page to see exactly what's included where you live.
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