Life & Health Producer/Insurance Consultant

Troxell•Decatur, IL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life & Health Producer/Insurance Consultant We’re excited to announce the opening of our new office in Decatur, IL! This marks an important step in our growth and reflects our long-term commitment to investing in the Decatur community. Join us as we build something great—right here in Central Illinois. Be Part of Something Meaningful at Troxell Since 1887, Troxell has been helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most and plan for the future. With deep roots in our local communities and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend over a century of expertise with a modern passion for innovation, people, and purpose. We're not just an insurance agency — we’re educators, advocates, and problem solvers committed to making a real difference. With three locations across Illinois, we proudly serve clients in all 50 states, always striving to deliver exceptional impact in everything we do. If you're driven to help others, eager to grow, and ready to be part of something meaningful, Troxell is where you belong! At Troxell, our mission is to educate, advocate and protect our people. We empower our team to create wow, earn trust, work together, and embrace innovation. The primary focus of the Life & Health Producer/Insurance Consultant will be to attract and retain new clients to Troxell. Working Together | Creating WOW | Earning Trust | Embracing Innovation

Requirements

Must be a High School graduate or GED, while advanced training at the technical business, or college level is highly desired.
Three years prior work experience in sales, insurance industry or a related field is preferred.
Ability to pursue and close sales.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working with people in a high-volume customer service environment.
Ability to be highly organized/flexible with shifting priorities and fluctuating workloads.
Desire to learn/expand knowledge within the industry while learning about clients’ specific needs.
Ability to read and interpret complex industry documents such as policy limitations, underwriting standards, and procedure/policy manuals, and apply within prescribed routines and practices.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with limited supervision, while maintaining positive staff relationships within a teamwork environment.
Must possess basic familiarity with computers and office equipment, experience with Windows applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word, and the Internet are highly desired.
Must be able to secure and maintain insurance licensure, at company expense.
Travel to client offices and networking events will be expected.

Responsibilities

Works with service support staff to complete carrier submissions and to answer client questions about policy applications and likelihood of acceptance.
Maintains extensive contact in person, by phone and mail (electronic/postal), with clients, insurance company contacts, prospects, service line personnel, and division managers to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive product customer service.
Monitor expiration listings and participate in renewal collaboration with service personnel, follow-up as appropriate to seek information for renewal submissions with contacts.
Provides guidance, assistance, and follow-up customer service to established clients and prospective customers.
Initiates search and contacts prospective customers through existing client referrals and identified targeted groups.
Schedules appointments, solicits quote opportunities, and conducts product orientation sessions.
Prepares sales proposals and marketing information including coverages, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and cost comparisons.
Delivers and discusses information with clients or prospects.
Responsible for sales of new and renewal product lines business, calling on clients and prospects, identifying and assessment of client needs, and development of coverage proposals.
Conducts detailed surveys to identify customer insurance needs, reviews existing policies, risk plans, property, products, and records.
Expected to achieve annual producer sales plan objectives.
Maintains electronic and/or paper production files in an orderly, timely manner to ensure follow-up on outstanding or pending business matters.
Attends sales meetings as required.
Keeps informed through vigilant review and appraisal of industry development and competitive markets, participates in carrier and agency training meetings and sessions, and maintains appropriate licensure.