Insurance Agent Trainee

Role Life Insurance Sales Agent Location Harlingen, Texas Employment Type Full-Time with Benefits Work Arrangement Field Role Career and Opportunity Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company dedicated to serving modest-income families. Our strength lies in 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 providing tools and guidance to study for and pass the licensing exams. 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. This is a pay‑for‑performance model; agents have the opportunity to determine their own paycheck. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. 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 Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales Prospect for new sales opportunities Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule that you determine Respond 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: free access to study tools and professional guidance to help prepare for licensing exams Training: new agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by a Sales Manager On‑the‑Job Training: earn a paycheck while learning the profession through hands‑on experience Opportunity Opportunity is knocking. Don’t let it pass you by! 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. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 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. If you receive such a message, delete it. #J-18808-Ljbffr