Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Kemper is looking for a dedicated Life Insurance Sales Agent in Decatur, Alabama. This full-time position involves conducting sales presentations, maintaining customer relationships, and managing policy paperwork.

The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and the ability to travel daily. Benefits include major medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and professional training resources to help you succeed in the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
• Dependable vehicle for daily travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales.
• Prospect for new sales opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales skills

Relationship building

Job description

Details

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent

Employment Type: Full‑time with benefits

Work Arrangement: Field Role

Location: Decatur, Alabama

Overview

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with over 100 years of history. The company focuses on serving modest‑income families through frequent personal home visits for collecting premiums, selling new policies, and addressing other service needs.

Benefits

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Responsibilities

Agents are assigned a territory with an existing book of business and customer list. The role is focused on sales, customer service, and ongoing relationship maintenance.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales
• Prospect for new sales opportunities
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule
• Respond 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

• 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

Preparation

• Licensing: Free access to study tools and professional guidance to prepare for licensing exams
• Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by the Sales Manager
• On‑the‑Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning the profession through hands‑on experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kemper is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate.