Interesting in starting a business with unlimited earning potential? Maybe you should consider becoming an independent insurance agent. If you start this type of business, you’ll need to earn licensure specific to the state where you plan to work and for the types of insurance you want to represent. You can then go to work for an existing company or start your own agency. Whichever option you choose, you can enjoy a rewarding career helping clients protect their interests with products such as property and casualty insurance, health coverage, term and whole life insurance, and other important risk management products.