Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Life Insurance Sales Agent to build and service a customer book in the field. This full-time role involves frequent home visits, presenting policies, and closing new sales.

You will prospect, maintain relationships, and handle policy paperwork while growing your territory and pursuing ongoing professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with 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, recommend products, and close new sales.
• Prospect for new sales opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule that you determine.
• Respond promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
• Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork.

Skills

Customer service experience

Valid driver’s license

Dependable vehicle

Background check clearance

Job description

Job Overview

Location(s): Fort Wayne, Indiana

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent

Employment Type: Full‑Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement: Field

This position involves frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs.

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 that you determine
• 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

Licensing and Training

• Free access to study tools and professional guidance to help prepare for licensing exams
• New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by a Sales Manager
• 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

Equal Opportunity 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 status, 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 throughout our organization, and we work diligently to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination.