Licensed Insurance Agent

Kemper • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Kemper is hiring a full-time licensed insurance sales agent for a field role in Columbus, Ohio. The agent serves customers through frequent personal home visits, collecting premiums, selling policies, and responding to service needs. Agents receive an established book of business that offers opportunities to prospect for new sales and earn collections commissions. Compensation is fully commission-based, with uncapped earning potential through Kemper’s pay-for-performance model. Exceptional performance may be recognized with awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.

The role serves modest-income families and helps customers protect the people and property they cherish. Agents manage their customer-visit and premium-collection schedules with autonomy, while growing an assigned territory and developing their insurance and sales skills. A sign-on bonus and first-year bonus program are available to eligible newly licensed agents.

Requirements

• Be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, and P&C) in the agent’s resident state.
• Have customer service experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license and required auto insurance coverage.
• Have a dependable vehicle for daily travel.
• Be able to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home visits, conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales.
• Prospect for new sales opportunities and grow the assigned territory through new sales.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule determined by the agent.
• Respond promptly to service requests, including beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
• Keep records, account for collected money, and process policy paperwork.
• Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

Benefits

• Major medical and dental insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Autonomy in managing customer visits and premium collection schedule.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Eligible newly licensed agents may receive up to $4,750 in first-year bonuses, subject to program conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed