Insurance Sales Agent

Answer Financial Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company matched 401(k)

Internet stipend

Paid training

Home-office equipment provided

Job summary

Answer Financial is a remote, work-from-home insurance sales firm. As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will take inbound calls from shoppers to compare auto and home insurance and help them purchase policies.

Both licensed and unlicensed paths are supported via paid pre-licensing or paid training classes. You’ll receive a base pay of $21.24 per hour and a target total compensation of $58,890 to $88,330 per year (base plus incentives).

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years inbound sales experience preferred.
• Active P&C license or successful completion of pre-licensing program required for unlicensed candidates.
• Ability to obtain resident and multiple non-resident licenses.

Responsibilities

• Take inbound calls from shoppers to compare auto/home insurance and facilitate policy purchases.
• Participate in paid pre-licensing or paid training programs to obtain P&C license.
• Operate from a remote, home-based setup with reliable internet and dedicated workspace.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and efficient use of quoting systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Self-starter

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Quoting systems

Job description

Answer Financial is an Allstate company with 25+ years in the industry and one of the nation's largest and longest running personal lines insurance agencies. This is an excellent career position that offers you continued career growth, opportunity, and unlimited earning potential, and we are a remote, work from home company. As an Insurance Sales Agent with Answer, you will take inbound calls, offering shoppers the opportunity to compare prices and purchase auto and home insurance.

Looking to grow your knowledge and skills in insurance sales?

Whether you're unlicensed or already hold an active Property & Casualty (P&C) License, Answer Financial has the perfect path for you:

• Unlicensed? Join one of our paid pre-licensing training classes to earn your P&C license and kickstart your career.
• Already Licensed? If you're a licensed agent, join our highly successful paid sales training classes to deepen your expertise and maximize your sales potential.

Our platform offers the unique opportunity to work with multiple carriers, giving you the tools to succeed and grow in the insurance industry. Invest in a career path with limitless growth and opportunity!

Our proven training methods involve self-study, coaching, eLearning, instructor-led, interactive, on-the-job, computer-based training.

COMPENSATION:

• Base pay: $21.24 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
• Target total compensation: $58,890 to $88,330 per year (Base Pay + Uncapped Performance-Based Incentives). Incentives are based on productivity and are not guaranteed. Payments are governed by the terms of the applicable sales bonus plan, which is subject to change at Answer Financials' discretion.
• Pay differentials may apply for Spanish/English bilingual.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• You will earn a base salary, competitive sales bonus, and day one health benefits.
• Earn a base hourly rate while successfully completing our sales training and pre-licensing programs.
• We provide you with all computer equipment needed, shipped overnight to your home address.
• Inbound calls – NO cold calling!

WHAT YOU PROVIDE:

• If licensed, active resident state *P&C license in good standing and CE compliant, required.
• If unlicensed, successfully complete pre-licensing study program and pass resident state Department of Insurance P&C exam, required.
• 2+ years inbound sales experience preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a performance driven call/contact center environment, preferred.
• Desire and ability to work successfully in a full-time work from home environment.
• Successfully complete and commit to our fast-paced 8-week (PAID) training programs. *Due to our fast-paced training we do not approve time off during training.
• Ability to obtain resident and multiple non-resident state licenses and appointments as a licensed sales agent with multiple insurance carriers, required.
• We provide the computer system, you provide a dedicated home office space, free of background noise and distractions, and ***high speed internet required. Please note required technical requirements listed below.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong multi-tasking skills are a must.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly and multitask within multiple quoting systems using MS Office products to include Teams, and related computer applications required.
• Confident self-starter who works well in a call center and team environment.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus! Must be fluent, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Pass credit/criminal background checks.
• Ability to work a schedule that may require rotating weekends and non-standard hours, multiple schedules are available and are based on meeting the needs of the business.

In addition to day one health benefits, we offer a Company matched 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, internet stipend, and much more! Visit our benefit site to learn more at www.allstategoodlife.com/AFI .

*Please note Company guidelines require a Property & Casualty license. You are responsible for completing and covering the cost of all Continuing Education courses if required within 6 months of hire date. Candidates with a Personal Lines license will join an unlicensed class, complete pre-licensing courses, and sit for their resident state P&C license. **In addition, due to state pre-licensing requirements and resident license processing we do not hire in certain states if you are unlicensed.

***Technical Requirements for Employment:

• Reliable high-speed internet with wired connection (Ethernet)
• Dedicated, distraction-free home workspace (equipment provided).

Answer Financial provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to operate a PC, other relevant office tools/equipment, sit for extended periods and/or occasionally stand for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

Answer Financial is an equal opportunity employer.