Licensed Insurance Agent
About The Position
Kemper is seeking licensed insurance agents for its field sales team in Monroe, Louisiana. Agents serve modest-income families through personal visits to new and existing customers, conducting sales, collecting premiums, and responding to service needs. Each agent receives an established book of business that provides prospecting opportunities and commission income from monthly premium collections. Compensation is performance-based, with earning potential that can grow as the agent’s book of business expands. Exceptional performance may be recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. The role offers autonomy in managing customer visits and collection schedules, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities. New agents licensed to sell all Kemper Life products may qualify for up to $4,750 in first-year bonuses: $750 upon hire and assignment to an agency, $1,500 after six production months, and $2,500 after 12 production months. Eligibility requires maintaining a $200 average monthly issued premium and active employee status in good standing. Agents must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products in their resident state. The program is unavailable to rehires and agents with temporary licenses.
Requirements
- Must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, and 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate home visits and 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 money collected, 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 insurance
- 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
- Licensed Agent Bonus Program with up to $4,750 in first-year bonuses for eligible new agents
- Awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips for exceptional performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
