Insurance Agent Trainee

Location: Greensburg, Louisiana

About the role

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers with over 100 years of service, dedicated to meeting the insurance needs of modest‑income families through frequent personal home visits. As a Life Insurance Sales Agent (full‑time, field‑based), you will receive paid training to obtain your license, then be assigned an existing book of business. You earn a percentage of the premiums you collect plus commissions on new sales, with a pay‑for‑performance model that lets you influence your earnings. Success is recognized with awards, prizes, and company‑sponsored trips. Opportunity is knocking – don’t let it pass you by!

Responsibilities

• 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 you determine
• Respond promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans
• Keep records, account for money collected, and process policy paperwork
• Grow your assigned territory through new sales
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Devote the time necessary to fulfill role responsibilities
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation

Pay

Earn a percentage of the premiums you collect plus commissions on all new sales. The pay‑for‑performance model lets you determine your own paycheck; income potential grows with your skills and sales volume. Superior performance is recognized through awards