Licensed Insurance Agent

Kemper • New Iberia, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Kemper is seeking licensed insurance agents for its field sales team in New Iberia, Louisiana. Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that serves the insurance needs of modest-income families. The role centers on personal home visits to new and existing customers to collect premiums, sell policies, and address service needs.

Agents receive an established book of business with opportunities to prospect for new sales and earn commissions on monthly premium collections. Compensation is performance-based, with income potential increasing as the book of business grows. Exceptional performance may be recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. Agents manage their customer-visit and premium-collection schedules, and may have opportunities for career growth and promotion.

New agents licensed to sell all Kemper Life products may qualify for up to $4,750 in first-year bonuses: $750 upon hire and agency assignment, $1,500 after six production months, and $2,500 after 12 production months. Eligibility requires an average monthly issued premium of $200, active employment in good standing, and full licensure to sell all Kemper Life products in the agent’s resident state. The program is not available to rehires or agents with temporary licenses.

Requirements

• Must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products, including Life, Health, and P&C.
• Customer service experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and 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.
• Maintain 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Major medical and dental insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Sign-on bonus and uncapped commissions.
• Autonomy in managing customer visits and premium collection schedule.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

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