Licensed Insurance Agent

Kemper; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Vacation

Career growth and promotional opportunities

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent in Tyler, Texas. This full-time position includes a sign-on bonus, uncapped commissions, and various benefits like medical and dental insurance.

Agents will conduct home visits, maintain strong customer relationships, and manage a scheduled premium collection. Comprehensive training and opportunities for career growth are also offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with required auto insurance.
• Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home visits and conduct sales presentations.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collect premiums on a pre-arranged schedule.
• Respond to service requests such as claims.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales abilities

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products

Job description

Role Overview

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (sign‑on bonus and uncapped commissions). Location: Tyler, Texas. Employment Type: Full‑Time with Benefits. Work Arrangement: Field Role.

Career and Opportunity

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company committed to serving modest‑income families. Our strength lies in frequent personal home visits to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address service needs. As a licensed agent, you will be assigned an established book of business that offers prospecting opportunities for new sales and immediate income through a collections commission for premiums collected each month. Our pay‑for‑performance model allows agents to determine their own earnings; as your book expands, so does your potential. Exceptional performance is recognized with awards, prizes, and company‑sponsored trips. If you’re passionate about serving the underserved, this career offers personal satisfaction and community prestige.

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
• Great work‑life balance: autonomy in managing visits and premium collection schedule
• Career growth and promotional opportunities

Licensed Agent Bonus Program

New agents fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products are eligible for up to $4,750 in bonuses during their first year.

• $750 bonus when hired and assigned to an agency
• $1,500 bonus after six production months
• $2,500 bonus after 12 production months
• Qualifying criteria: maintain a $200 average monthly issued premium, be an active employee in good standing, fully licensed in the resident state, and not a rehire or temporary license holder.

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑Day Activities:

• Coordinate home visits and conduct sales presentations, recommending products, and closing 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 necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, P&C).
• Customer service experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
• Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
• Ability to pass background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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.