Are commissions better if you're working with commercial accounts?

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Everything is better in commercial. I was in PL a very long time (both agency and UW on the carrier side). I wish I’d made the switch much sooner in my career.

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Yes, overall commercial is more lucrative than personal lines.

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Any time a business is paying the bill rather than the individual, the money will be better. Go get your bag!

If you’re asking if you can make more money, it’s possible depending on your sales skills.

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