Insurance Agent Trainee

Role

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with a history spanning 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Recording, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork

Requirements

• 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
• Able to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening
• Authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Proficiency in insurance products and sales techniques

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

Pay

We offer a pay-for-performance compensation model, where agents have the opportunity to determine their own paycheck based on their performance and the success of their sales efforts.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and allows you to manage your time effectively, focusing on building your customer base and growing your sales.