Insurance Agent Trainee
Kemper · Bogalusa, LA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana
About the role
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers, committed to serving modest‑income families through frequent personal home visits. As a Life Insurance Sales Agent you will receive paid training to obtain your license, then manage an existing book of business, collect premiums, and earn commissions on new sales. The role offers a pay‑for‑performance model with opportunity to increase income through hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- Major Medical and Dental Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
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 you determine
- Responding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans
- Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork
- 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
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
Pay
Agents earn a percentage of the premiums they collect from their assigned book of business, plus a commission on all new policies they sell. Income grows with each new sale, and top performance is recognized with awards, prizes, and company‑sponsored trips.