Licensed Insurance Agent
Role
Kemper is actively seeking licensed agents to join our field sales teams. As a licensed insurance agent, you will be assigned an established book of business that provides prospecting opportunities for new sales and immediate income through a collections commission for premiums collected each month.
Career and 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 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.
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
- Coordinating home visits and 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
- Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork
Qualifications
- Must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life’s products (Life, Health, P&C)
- 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
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Effective time management and organization skills
- Proficiency in using insurance software and systems
Pay
The compensation model is pay-for-performance, with the potential for bonuses based on performance metrics.
Schedule
Field-based work with flexible scheduling to accommodate customer visits and premium collection.