Insurance Agent Trainee

Location(s) Conway, Arkansas Details Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company committed to serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. Through frequent personal home visits, agents collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs. Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent Employment Type Full-Time with Benefits Work Arrangement: Field Role Career and Opportunity For new unlicensed agents, your journey begins with a paid training period and includes tools and guidance to study for and pass the licensing exams. Once licensed, you are assigned an existing book of business, a portfolio of current customers from whom you collect monthly premiums and earn a percentage of the premiums collected and commission on all new sales. Through hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale. Agents gain personal satisfaction and community prestige by performing meaningful work that helps clients protect the people and property they cherish. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr