Liberty National Life Insurance When GREAT companies go bad.... Birmingham Alabama

I loved Liberty National. I went from rookie to District Manager in 3 years. I was successful. Now, by my choice,...I'm gone.

LNL used to be a great company. They had been in business for 100 years and had the luxury of ethical, experienced, respected, senior management. Under the administration of such people as Tony McWhorter, Jack Kelley, and Hillary Carnley (to name a few), the company was well respected. Agents could become managers, managers could become district managers, and district managers could become RVP's. All this while utilizing one basic principal..."the only success in management is through the development of other people." This thought process all changed when Andy King took over leadership.

No more respect for senior leadership. If you weren't a "yes man" for Andy, guess what? You're now retired or fired.

No more hiring quality individuals with staying power.

No more truth in hiring practices.

What Andy and his buddies have done to LNL is shameful. But at least they all have made TONS of $$$$$.(sarcasm)

I started as an agent, finished near top 10 first year. Then became Sales Manager, finished number 1 in company. Then onto Unit Manager in which I finished in top 15. Andy King came aboard...I jumped ship.

Here's why...

I actually rec'd an email for the el Presidente' himself which said,"hire the masses, put'em in classes, and kick their asses." Andy wanted us to do seminar type recruiting in which we were to illustrate the "income potential" to potential new hires. Andy's intended presentation was completely unreal and misleading. I would not participate.

I would, however, like to thank the "old Liberty National" for giving me an education on how to write strong business, take care of customers, and hire/train successful agents. I made alot of money with the Old LNL and travelled quite a bit. However, the Old LNL is know gone. DO NOT fall for their crap! Look around at the quality of people in those offices, ask about their turnover rate, ask to privately interview the last 10 agents that got hired, ask random agents to see their paystubs. This will reveal the truth. Then you decide.

There are great opportunities for true sales people and managers in the insurance field. If you're currently at LNL, keep looking, there's life after Liberty National. If you're successful, it is because of YOU! Not anyone else. You can do it anywhere. Simply prospect, know your products, and do what's right for your customer at all cost. This is how I was taught.

When Great companies go wrong.... North Georgia, Georgia
U.S.A.