What would be a better job choice: insurance sales or banking officer?

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I've been working in graphic design for 8 years and I'm looking to make a change toward a job that has more structure and that operates in a more logical fashion (too much subjectiveness in the art world for my tastes).

I'm organized, trustworthy, and friendly. Not the most outgoing guy, but I feel for either job you don't have to be completely in peoples' faces. It seems to be more a matter of accurately telling customers about policies and signing them up after they feel comfortable (as opposed to "you NEED to buy this!!!" kind of sales). I have no prior banking experience, so I'm leaning more toward insurance. However, I don't know how the stress level of one job compares to the other, or what the job outlooks are in general. I also have no prior experience doing either job except for 8 years of sales/customer service in the graphic design field. There aren't extensive degree requirements for either job.

If anybody has any experience in either of these fields and can give me some personal stories I would greatly appreciate it. Any advice would be awesome. Thanks!
 
I have worked in insurance and in banking. Based on what you are saying, I would avoid sales, because you are not wanting to be in people's faces, and selling is pretty much about doing exactly that.Customer service in either industry would be a good start. Usually on the job training is provided so you just need to be able to show an ability to relate to people and communicate well.
 
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