The agent’s personality versus effectiveness of life insurance companies

Economic Annals-XXI: Volume 125, Issue 1-2(1), Pages: 84-87

Citation information:
Balewski, B., & Janowski, A. (2013). The agent’s personality versus effectiveness of life insurance companies. Economic Annals-XXI, 1-2(1), 84-87. https://ea21journal.world/index.php/ea-v125-23/

Błażej Balewski
PhD (Economics),
Dean, Management and Economics Faculty,
High School of Managers in Konin, Republic of Poland
blazej@balewski.pl

Andrzej Janowski
PhD (Economics),
Headmaster, Insurance and Banking Faculty,
High School of Managers in Konin, Republic of Poland
andrzej.j@poczta.fm

The agent’s personality versus effectiveness of life insurance companies

Abstract. Insurance business is a part of every economy. Its importance is unquestionable. The insurance as a product allows reducing of the operational and disaster based risks and compensates their realization. This is particularly significant in the context of global oriented operations and social security or pension plans.

Keywords: Agents; Effectiveness; Insurance; Management; Personality; Provision

JEL Classification: M12; M21

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Received 12.01.2013