Insurance Sales Agent

Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits Work Arrangement: Field Role Career and Opportunity Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that has been in business for over 100 years. We are firmly committed to serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies in our dedication to frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs. For new unlicensed agents, your journey begins with a paid training period. Once licensed, you will be assigned an existing book of business, a portfolio of current customers from whom youll collect monthly premiums. Our agents gain personal satisfaction and community prestige by performing meaningful work that helps clients protect the people and property they cherish. With a pay-for-performance compensation model, agents have the opportunity to determine their own paycheck. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. Major Medical and Dental Insurance Group Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Program Responsibilities Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of business and existing customers. Conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new sales Prospecting for new sales opportunities Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule that you determine Responding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork Agent Expectations: Grow the assigned territory through new sales Build strong working relationships with customers Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness Minimum Qualifications Customer service experience Must be at least 18 years of age Valid drivers license with required auto insurance coverage Dependable vehicle for daily travel Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening Authorization to work in the United States Preparation Licensing: We provide free access to study tools and professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing exams Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience Opportunity is knocking. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.