Insurance Agent

Progressive Insurance; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Insurance Agent, where your skills will shine in a dynamic, remote environment. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with customers through inbound calls, allowing you to focus on their unique needs without the pressure of cold calling or commissions. With a commitment to innovation and a culture that values work-life balance, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction. If you hold an active insurance license and are passionate about helping others, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you, offering a chance to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid & unpaid sick leave

Parental & family leave

Diverse & inclusive culture

Performance-based rewards

Gainshare annual cash incentive

Qualifications

• Active Property & Casualty or Personal Lines license is required.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience or post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their unique needs through high-volume inbound calls.
• Educate customers about coverage options and available products.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Computer Systems

High-speed Internet

Job description

Job Description - Insurance Agent (239053)

Job Number

239053

Active Property & Casualty or Personal Lines license required

This position doesn’t provide training to obtain a license. Please make sure you have an active Property & Casualty or Personal Lines license before applying.

If you enjoy helping others and flourish in a fast-paced environment, you might be a fit for Progressive’s insurance agent position. In this work-from-home role, you’ll focus on building relationships with customers through high-volume inbound calls – no cold calling, no commission! You’ll assist customers with their unique needs, educate them about coverage options, and offer available products tailored to their needs. Bring your active Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license, and we’ll provide the technology and systems to make the sales process easy, so you can focus on the customer. Join our Customer Care team at Progressive and utilize your customer service, communication, and organizational skills to grow your career.

This is a remote position; preferred candidates live within the state of Virginia.

Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply: Fluent in Spanish and English (speak and read)

Must-have qualifications

• Active Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license
• A minimum of two years relevant work experience.
• {OR} A minimum of two years post-secondary education

Training starts April 2025

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Most schedules will include a combination of weekdays, one weekend day, and evening hours after the completion of training.

Work from home office requirements

• Designated workspace free from noise and other distractions
• High-speed internet at your expense unless otherwise required by law
• Computer that is provided to you must be physically connected to the router or modem by a cable (no wireless connection)
• All Progressive hardware you receive needs to be connected to a surge protector

Compensation

• $21.50/hour
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment to 8% - 16% (depending on position) of your eligible earnings based on company performance
• An additional 10% when you work evening or weekend hours
• Performance-based rewards
• Additional $1.00/hour if you are fluent in English and Spanish and hired into a bilingual role
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2024 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.