Personal Lines Insurance Pro: Growth & Client Focus

Davis Insurance Associates, Inc.; Myrtle Beach (SC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive Pay

Commission and/or Performance-Based

Zusammenfassung

Davis Insurance Associates, Inc. is seeking a Personal Lines Sales Agent to help prospective clients find the right personal insurance coverage while growing the agency through new business sales.

The role focuses on home, auto, umbrella, flood, and other personal insurance products. The ideal candidate is motivated, personable, organized, tech-friendly, and able to guide clients from initial conversation through binding coverage.

Qualifikationen

• Active Property & Casualty license preferred; candidates willing to become licensed may be considered.
• Personal lines experience preferred, but strong sales background with ability to learn insurance also considered.
• Experience quoting and selling homeowners and auto is a plus.
• Strong sales skills with ability to present recommendations, overcome objections, follow up, and close sales.

Aufgaben

• Respond promptly to new personal insurance leads (phone, email, website, referrals).
• Speak with prospects to understand needs and gather information for accurate quotes.
• Quote personal lines: homeowners, auto, umbrella, flood, renters, condo, motorcycle, boat, etc.
• Explain coverages, deductibles, limits, exclusions, and options clearly.
• Present quotes and recommendations and ask for the sale; maintain an organized sales pipeline.
• Bind new policies and ensure applications, signatures, payments, and underwriting information are complete.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional coverage to round out accounts.
• Build long-term client relationships and transition to service team after sale.
• Document calls, emails, quotes, and follow-up activity in the agency’s systems.
• Meet individual sales, activity, and production goals.
• Maintain knowledge of carrier guidelines, appetite, products, and market conditions.
• Maintain required insurance licensing and continuing education.
• Collaborate with other sales agents, account managers, and leadership.

Kenntnisse

Sales skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tech savvy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Agency management systems

Comparative raters

Carrier websites

Jobbeschreibung

YOUR FUTURE as an Independent Insurance Agent Starts Here

If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you’ve come to the right place! Working with a Big I South Carolina member agency is a great career choice!

Big I South Carolina is the states oldest and largest trade association of property and casualty insurance agents. Our members are small business owners who represent more than one insurance company and sell all types of insurance. As a result, they can offer clients a wider, trusted choice of auto, home, business, life and health insurance products. Many of these agencies are actively hiring to fill vacant positions so there is a good chance that there is a job opening near you!

With an upcoming worker shortage in the insurance industry due to the retirement of many veteran insurance agents, the demand for insurance professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Benefits of working as an Independent Insurance Agent

Career advancement in a growing field

With more than 400,000 job openings in the next five years across the U.S., the insurance industry offers a huge opportunity for employment and career advancement. Plus, the industry continues to evolve and provide new careers paths in sales, customer service, analytics, digital marketing, technology, and more. (Source: investprogram.org)

Flexibility

Insurance can give you a rewarding career and well-rounded life with jobs that are not only fulfilling but may offer flexible schedules and great office culture. In a U.S News and World Report article featuring 'Best Jobs of 2020,' Insurance Agent ranked #2 on their 'Sales & Marketing Jobs' list. (Source: investprogram.org)

Make a Difference

Independent agents are pillars in their communities and active in local organizations, sponsoring sporting teams or supporting charities. Insurance offers you the chance to make a career out of helping individuals when they suffer a loss and need assistance. (Source: investprogram.org)

Job Security

Things change but insurance is here to stay. People will always need it for their car, home, business, travel, and more. The insurance industry touches all aspects of life - and that will not change. (Source: investprogram.org)

I am always challenged! Every day it is something new. I am challenged to learn new skills to complete projects. I am challenged to understand an industry I came in knowing little about. I am challenged to think outside of the box to be successful in a niche market. I am challenged to become a better writer. I am challenged to be a leader. I am challenged to think like an owner.