Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a Life Insurance Sales Agent in Tyler, Texas, for a full-time field role. Candidates will be responsible for conducting sales presentations, maintaining customer relationships, and collecting premiums. The position offers comprehensive training and the opportunity for agents to grow their assigned territory through new sales.

Benefits include major medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license and possess strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.

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

Strong relationship building

Sales effectiveness

Job description

Role

Life Insurance Sales Agent

Location

Tyler, Texas

Employment Type & Work Arrangement

Full‑time with benefits. Field role.

Career and Opportunity

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with over 100 years of experience serving modest‑income families. We focus on frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs. New unlicensed agents begin with a paid training period and receive tools and guidance to study for and pass the licensing exams. Once licensed, agents are assigned an existing book of business and earn a percentage of collected premiums plus commissions on all new sales.

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

• 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 necessary time 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 for licensing exams.
• Training: Onboarding development program including 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

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 law. Kemper maintains a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper will never request personal information such as a social security number or banking information via text or email.