Entry Level Insurance Agent

Bankers Life; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Award-winning training

Fully paid licensing (SIE, Series 6, 7

Job summary

Bankers Life is seeking ambitious individuals to join our team of Insurance Agents and Financial Representatives. You will help families achieve financial freedom through personalized planning and wealth-management guidance while leveraging our training and development programs.

As a Financial Services Professional, you will gain expertise through sponsored coursework, present clients with retirement protection options, and have opportunities to lead teams or advance within local branches.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated networker with proactive prospecting abilities

Responsibilities

• Build a client base by expanding relationships within your network and providing tailored financial solutions
• Gain expertise through sponsored coursework and in-house agent development training
• Guide clients through retirement planning and wealth growth using illustrations and software
• Own your career path, with opportunities in retirement protection, asset management, or leading a team

Skills

Networking

Communication

Sales

Job description

Bankers Life®, one of the most respected brands in the Financial Services industry, is seeking ambitious individuals to grow our team of Insurance Agents and Financial Representatives. If you have a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals, are a natural networker, enjoy critical thinking, and strive to better your career, then consider joining our winning team of Financial Professionals.

Our award-winning training equips you with the knowledge, skills, and financial strategies you need to be successful and confident in this career. Many of our talented Insurance Agents use this advantage to become a Bankers Life Securities, Inc. Financial Representative, specializing in aiding clients in Wealth Management. Uncover your earning potential, build a workday around your lifestyle, and make an impact in your community every day. With access to local and national mentors, we will surround you with resources to aid in the development of your financial expertise, including but not limited to:

• Personal Planning Analysis
• Asset & Income Protection
• Investment & Advisory Services
• Trust Services Wealth Management
• Retirement Solutions

As a Bankers Life Financial Services Professional Expect To:

1. Build - Develop a client base by growing relationships with your network, establish and maintain strong customer relationships, offering guidance, and providing solutions to help families obtain financial freedom.
2. Gain Expertise - Obtain knowledge beyond licensed agent training through sponsored course work, and proprietary agent development training.
3. Guide - Presenting clients with the ability to preserve their retirement and grow their wealth. Use the latest software, and product illustrations to guide clients through important financial decisions.
4. Own - Take ownership of your career as you master your craft and excel in Financial Services. Decide your path; delivering retirement protection, managing all client assets, or construct and lead your own team of agents and representatives.

How Bankers Life will provide support:

1. Hybrid Experience - Flexible in-office schedules once you complete your agent training and take off as a producing agent.
2. Pre-Licensing Training - Bankers Life agents are provided pre-licensing training free of charge; individuals will need to pay for the state exam required to sell life and health products.
3. Award-winning Training - Our training, conducted in office, by successful field leaders will fulfill your desire for continuous learning. Bankers Life has been named as a Training Apex Award Winner for eleven years and counting and a CLO LearningElite winner for five years and counting.
4. Advancement Opportunities - Benefit-eligible management positions within local branch structure.

What makes a great Financial Services Professional?

1. Informative - Ability to present complicated concepts effectively and maintain uncompromising principals, such as honesty and integrity.
2. Driven - Self-motivated to network and prospect for new clients, while demonstrating strong time-management skills.
3. Sociable - Strong relationship building and communication skills will bond you with clients and colleagues.
4. Dreamer - Competitive and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve success both for yourself and others.

The Bankers Life Team comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but no limited to, sales, athletics, military, client services, or client-facing roles. Regardless of your professional experience level, we will provide you the skills and knowledge necessary for success. Our Financial Service Professionals help their clients live more and worry less.

About us:

With a rich history dating back to 1879, Bankers Life has grown from our founder’s simple wish to make insurance affordable. Today we remain true to our heritage. Strength, stability, and service shape our culture as we help provide financial security solutions.

• Commission structure designed to grow with you
• Renewable income and Bonus programs
• Fully paid insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
• Retirement Savings Program

Note: Applicants must reside in the state of position to be considered