Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kemper Corporation is seeking a Life Insurance Sales Agent in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time role involves conducting sales presentations, maintaining customer relationships, and processing policy paperwork. Agents will earn a percentage of premiums and commissions on new sales.

Qualifications include customer service experience, a valid driver's license, and authorization to work in the U.S. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and a tuition assistance program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales presentations and close new sales.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums.
• Respond to service requests such as claims and loans.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales ability

Job description

Job Information

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement: Field Role

Training and Compensation

For new unlicensed agents, your journey begins with a paid training period. During this time, we provide the tools and guidance needed to study for and pass the licensing exams. Once licensed, you will be assigned an existing book of business, a portfolio of current customers from whom you’ll collect monthly premiums. You’ll earn a percentage of the premiums you collect, as well as a commission on all new sales you make. Through hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale.

Responsibilities

• Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of business and existing customers.
• Day-to-Day Activities: Conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new sales; Prospecting for new sales opportunities; Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule that you determine; Responding 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.

Training & Licensing

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

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
• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Reserve savings with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts, and various retirement plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Participation in United Way and volunteer programs.
• Generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Employee discounts for shopping, dining, and travel through Kemper Perks.

EEO Statement

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.