Insurance Agent Trainee

About the Role

Kemper is seeking a Life Insurance Sales Agent Trainee for a Full-Time field role in Bassfield, Mississippi. This role involves serving modest-income families, conducting frequent personal home visits, collecting premiums, and conducting sales.

Career And Opportunity

• Journey begins with a paid training period to study for and pass licensing exams.
• Upon licensing, you will be assigned an existing book of business and a portfolio of current customers.
• Compensation model is pay-for-performance, earning a percentage of premiums collected and commission on new sales.
• Opportunities for personal satisfaction and community prestige through meaningful work.

Key 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.
• Responding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
• Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork.
• Growing the assigned territory through new sales.
• Building strong working relationships with customers.
• Devoting the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
• Pursuing continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

Benefits

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

Preparation

• 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.
• On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning through hands-on experience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Qualifications

• Implied: Passion for serving the underserved.
• Implied: Dedication to fulfilling responsibilities.
• Implied: Willingness for continuous professional development.