Insurance Agent Trainee - Chicago North

Kemper•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe that a high-performing culture, combined with valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance, can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you will help provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent Career and Opportunity: Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with a history spanning 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. For new unlicensed agents, your journey begins with a paid training period. During this time, we provide the tools and guidance needed to study for and pass the licensing exams. Once licensed, you will be assigned an existing book of business, a portfolio of current customers from whom you’ll collect monthly premiums. You’ll earn a percentage of the premiums you collect, as well as a commission on all new sales you make. From there, the sky’s the limit! Through hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale. It really is that simple. If you’re passionate about serving the underserved, this is the career for you. Our agents gain personal satisfaction and community prestige by performing meaningful work that helps clients protect the people and property they cherish. With a pay-for-performance compensation model, agents have the opportunity to determine their own paycheck. As your skills and knowledge grow, so does your potential for increased income. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. Preparation: Licensing: We provide free access to study tools and professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing exams Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience Opportunity is knocking. Don’t let it pass you by!

Requirements

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

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 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
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