Insurance Agent Trainee

Location Sumter, South Carolina Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. 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. Kemper’s 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 & Employment Life Insurance Sales Agent – Full‑Time with Benefits; Field Role. Career & 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 frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs. During the paid training period, new unlicensed agents receive 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 will collect monthly premiums. You earn a percentage of the premiums you collect, as well as a commission on all new sales you make. With hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale. As your skills and knowledge grow, so does your income potential. 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. Training & Development Preparation & Licensing: 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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