Licensed Insurance Agent

Location(s) Corpus Christi, Texas Details Role : Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (with sign on bonus and uncapped commissions ) .    Employment Type:  Full-Time with Benefits    Work Arrangement:  Field Role   Career and Opportunity   Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that has been in business for 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.   Kemper Life is actively seeking licensed agents to join our field sales teams . As a licensed insurance agent, you will be assigned an established book of business that provides prospecting opportunities for new sales and immediate income through a collections commission for premiums co llected each month . With Kemper’s pay-for-performance compensation model, agents have the opportunity to determine their own income. As your book of business expands, so does your earning potential. Exceptional performance is also recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.   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.   Benefits   Kemper offers competitive benefits, including:   Major Medical and Dental Insurance   Group Life Insurance   Short-Term & Long-Term Disability   401(k) with Company Match   Paid Vacation   Employee Stock Purchase Program   Great work-life balance . Benefit from autonomy in managing your customer visits and premium collection schedule   Career growth and promotional opportunities    Licensed Agent Bonus Program    Through Kemper’s Licensed Agent Bonus Program, new agents who are licensed to sell all Kemper Life Products will be eligible for up to $4,750 in bonuses d uring their first year.     $750 bonus when hired and assigned to an agency   $1,500 bonus after six production months   $2,500 bonus after 12 production months   * To qualify for these bonuses, agents must maintain a $200 average monthly issued premium and be an active employee in good standing. Agents must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products in his/her resident state . The Licensed Agent Bonus Program is not available to rehires or agents with temporary licenses.    Responsibilities   Day-to-Day Activities:   Coordinating home visits and conducting sales presenta tions, 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   Agent Expectations:   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   Minimum Qualifications   Must be fully licensed to se ll all Kemper Life’s products (Life, Health, 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   Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.