Insurance Agent Trainee

Location: Union, North Carolina · Full‑time, field‑based role with benefits

About the Role

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with over 100 years of history, dedicated to serving modest‑income families through frequent personal home visits. New unlicensed agents begin with a paid training period that includes study tools and guidance to pass licensing exams. Once licensed, you receive an existing book of business — collecting monthly premiums and earning a percentage of those premiums plus commissions on new sales. The pay‑for‑performance model lets you grow your income with every new policy, and superior performance is recognized with 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

Responsibilities

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 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
• 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 & Training

• Licensing: Free access to study tools and professional guidance to prepare for licensing exams
• Training: Onboarding development program including self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager
• On‑the‑Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning through hands‑on experience