Insurance Agent Trainee

Location(s) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 committed to serving modest-income families. Our strength lies in frequent personal home visits 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 you’ll collect monthly premiums. You’ll earn a percentage of the premiums you collect, as well as a commission on all new sales you make. Through hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale. Benefits 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. Day-to-Day Activities 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 driver’s 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 Your Opportunity Opportunity is knocking. Don’t let it pass you by! Equal Opportunity Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. Kemper at a Glance Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers with approximately $12 billion in assets. We serve over 4.6 million policies, are represented by roughly 24,200 agents and brokers, and have about 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever‑changing needs of our customers. Our Employees Enjoy Great Benefits Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kemper