Insurance Agent - Book Opportunity - Countryside, IL

CC Services; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No buy-in required

Global trips & rewards

Strong brand heritage

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking independent agents to grow business with existing and prospective clients. As contractors, you operate in business for yourself but with supported resources and a strong brand network.

Agents diversify income across property/casualty, life and health lines, educate clients, and collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank Financial Advisors. Office setup and staff growth are encouraged as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred with financial services exposure.
• Licenses: Property/Casualty and Life/Health licenses or ability to obtain.
• Experience in sales, client education, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients on COUNTRY Financial products and services.
• Diversify income through property/casualty, life and health lines.
• Manage schedule flexibly as an independent contractor.
• Collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank Financial Advisors.
• Establish and grow an office with staff as appropriate.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communication

Business acumen

Goal driven

Community impact

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years in insurance/financial services

5+ years business ownership/management

Job description

The Career

Our insurance agents take a consultative approach to grow business with existing and prospective clients. As independent contractors, they are in business for themselves but not by themselves, and they:

• Diversify their income through our portfolio of property and casualty, life and health lines.
• Have the flexibility to manage their schedules to balance their careers and personal interests.
• Educate clients and prospects about our products and services.
• Collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank® Financial Advisors to inform clients of our financial products and services.
• Establish an office and build a staff.

We Offer

COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents have uncapped earning potential and:

• Opportunities to earn performance-based global trips and financial rewards.
• Access to continued learning and marketing resources.
• Affiliation with our 100-year-old brand heritage and family-focused culture that values authenticity and integrity.
• There is no buy-in required.

Qualifications

Successful COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents are:

• Entrepreneurial, motivated, and goal driven.
• A strong communicator with excellent business acumen.
• Committed to linking your efforts with tangible rewards.
• Passionate about making positive impacts in their communities.

Required Licenses*

• Property/Casualty State Insurance License*
• Life/Health State Insurance License*

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in the insurance and or financial services industry
• 5+ years of business ownership or managerial experience

About Us

COUNTRY Financial® is the trade name for a collective of affiliated insurance and financial services companies. This means we have an extended family of support and a large backing.

Since 1925, COUNTRY Financial has been dedicated to helping others plan for their future while also protecting what matters most to them. What started long ago as a simple commitment on Midwest farmlands has expanded to become a FORTUNE 1000 insurance and financial services organization proudly serving 19 states.

Our insurance agents, financial advisors, and employees remain dedicated to serving nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as and financial services products. And our consistent AM Best A+ rating means we have the financial strength to keep the promises we make to our clients.

*These licenses are not required to apply; however, the candidate's ability to obtain these licenses is essential when a contract decision is made.

**The Premiums and AUC indicated above are the estimated amounts. These amounts may change and are not guaranteed. Future value/size will depend on the strategies, tactics, and efforts of the agent, in addition to external factors including but not limited to pricing trends in the marketplace, competitive intensity, consumer preferences, client relationships, etc.

***Farm Certifications are done annually in January. If marked "Yes", the agent must obtain certification the following January as a condition of the agent's contract.

COUNTRY Financial® is the marketing name for the COUNTRY Financial family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY), which include COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, and their respective subsidiaries, located in Bloomington, Illinois.

Investment management, retirement, trust, and planning services provided by COUNTRY Trust Bank®. The investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment company should be carefully considered before investing.