Insurance Agent - Training Provided

Polk Region - Modern Woodmen of America

Chesapeake (VA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Modern Woodmen of America’s Polk Region seeks an Insurance Agent to assess client insurance needs, recommend coverage, and deliver exceptional service. You’ll build a client network through referrals while engaging in ongoing training to sharpen sales skills and stay ahead in a competitive market.

The role emphasizes a needs-based, client-first approach with opportunities for advancement and a flexible schedule in a growth-focused region.

Qualifications

Team-Oriented, enthusiastic, and positive attitude are valued.
Self-Starter with strong motivation to succeed in a sales environment.
Community-focused mindset with a drive to help clients achieve financial security.
Coachable and eager to participate in ongoing training and development.
Goal-driven with the willingness to obtain state insurance licenses within the first year.

Responsibilities

Meet with client members to assess insurance needs and recommend coverage.
Provide excellent customer service and resolve client inquiries promptly.
Build and maintain a network of client members through referrals and community events.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current and enhance sales skills.
Meet or exceed business development goals.

Skills

Team-Oriented

Enthusiastic

Positive Attitude

Self-Starter

Community-Focused

Coachable

Goal-Driven

Willingness to Obtain State Insurance

Education

College Degree (preferred, not required)

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance

Are you someone who has always had a relentless competitive spirit?

Do you thrive on challenges and achieving greatness in your career and beyond? The Polk Region at Modern Woodmen of America is ready to add a new Insurance Agent to our team. We are a dedicated group of driven, ambitious professionals, eager to impact people’s lives as we rapidly expand our offices across the region.

At the Polk Region of Modern Woodmen,

our mission is to remain a top-tier holistic financial planning firm dedicated to providing needs-based solutions that empower our clients to achieve their dreams and safeguard their futures. Inspired by the care and thoroughness of a family physician’s office, we prioritize personalized service, meeting with clients annually to perform financial “checkups” and ensure their plans operate at peak efficiency.

We specialize in both investment and protection, offering expert guidance at every stage of life. Over the next five years, we are committed to growing our team from 32 to 50+ advisors while maintaining our client-first, needs-based philosophy. This growth will be accompanied by sustaining or increasing our advisors’ average income, currently $145,000 annually, including for first-year advisors. Our success is built on robust mentorship programs with senior advisors and tailored business development plans for each new team member. We also require a strong commitment to professionalism, with advisors achieving Series 65/66 licensing within their first year.

About Modern Woodmen:

Modern Woodmen is about people. Created for our members. Owned and operated by them too. Together, we’re here for each other, for our families and for the communities we love. We are a member-owned fraternal financial services organization.Together with over 700,000 members, we’ve been touching lives and securing futures since 1883. Modern Woodmen's financial strength is anchored in a robust asset base of $17.14 billion. Guided by a prudent investment philosophy, the organization focuses on high-quality, diversified investments with high industry ratings from A.M. Best and KBRA. With a surplus of $2.42 billion and a solvency ratio of 116.41%, Modern Woodmen is committed to ensuring additional protection for its members, affirming its dedication to long-term financial stability.

Check out the varying backgrounds of some of our local leaders:

Daniel Polk - Regional Director

Personal Background: Devoted father and husband; played professional football in the German Football League before beginning with Modern Woodmen in 2012.
Outside Interests: Enjoys playing with his young kids, boating at the lake with his wife and friends, hunting, and playing golf.
Vision at Modern Woodmen: Found a supportive home in a region that prioritizes people, offers a judgment-free environment, and empowers families to build better lives.

Zach Mcdowell - Managing Partner:

Began his career with Modern Woodmen in 2015.
Formerly was a chemical engineer for Merck and Biogen before beginning with MW.
Personally: Loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. Enjoys golfing, fishing, and traveling.

Shaye Polk - Financial Representative:

Started with Modern Woodmen in 2022.
Formerly spent 16 years as an adult medicine PA and had a practice of about 700 patients/clients.
Personally: Enjoys watching football, tailgating, playing golf, and exploring great restaurants.

Clay Lockamon - Financial Representative:

Began his career with Modern Woodmen in 2019.
Was a college baseball player at UNC-Wilmington before starting with MW.
Personally: Loves being a father and spending time with his daughter. Enjoys boating, duck hunting, playing golf, and spending time with friends.

Role Responsibilities:

Member Consultation: Meet with client members to assess their insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage.
Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Networking: Build and maintain a network of client members through referrals, networking events, and community engagement.
Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry changes and enhance sales skills.
Target Achievement: Meet or exceed business development goals.

Perks/Benefits:

This is a commission-based opportunity. Earnings are based on individual production and performance.
Potential to earn client member leads.
Exclusive training/development with the financial services professional supporting you.
An environment and culture of mutual support and growth.
Attainment of prestigious credentials and recognition.
Consistent opportunities for growing your income and character.
Strong benefits and retirement package.
Dental, health, and vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program