Insurance Agent - Book Opportunity - Effingham, IL

Country Financial Group; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings potential

Performance-based rewards

Marketing resources

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial seeks an experienced insurance professional to manage an established and active book of business across the full range of COUNTRY Financial products and services.

As an independent contractor, you’ll build a rewarding, financially stable career with uncapped earning potential, flexibility, and resources to educate clients and prospects while collaborating with our financial advisory network.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial, motivated and goal driven with a strong business sense.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Licenses required or obtainable: Property/Casualty and Life/Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established book of business across COUNTRY Financial products.
• Educate clients and prospects about products and services.
• Collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank Financial Advisors to cross-sell offerings.
• Establish an office and build a staff to support growth.
• Balance client needs with personal and community-focused goals.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Goal oriented

Strong communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Property/Casualty License

Life/Health License

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced insurance professional to manage an established and active book of business. This book is positioned for continued growth across the full line of COUNTRY Financial products and services. COUNTRY Financial Insurance Agents have the opportunity and the autonomy to build a rewarding, financially stable career while enriching lives in the communities we serve.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.*