Location(s)
Houston TexasDetails
Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Role: LicensedInsurance Sales Agent (with sign onbonusand uncapped commissions).
Employment Type:Full-Time with Benefits
Work Arrangement:Field Role
Career and Opportunity
Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that has been in business for over 100 years. We arefirmly committedto serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies in our dedication to frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums conduct sales of new policies and address other service needs.
Kemper Life is actively seeking licensed agents to join our field sales teams.As a licensed insurance agent you will be assigned anestablishedbook of businessthatprovidesprospecting opportunitiesfornew salesand immediate incomethrough acollectionscommission for premiums collectedeach month.With Kempers pay-for-performance compensation model agentshave the opportunity todetermine their own income.As your book of business expands so does your earning potential. Exceptional performance isalsorecognized through awards prizes and company-sponsored trips.
Ifyourepassionate about serving the underserved this is the career for you. Our agents gain personal satisfaction and community prestige by performing meaningful work that helps clients protect the people and property they cherish.
Benefits
Kemper offers competitive benefits including:
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.Benefit from autonomy in managing your customer visits and premium collection schedule
Career growthand promotionalopportunities
Licensed Agent Bonus Program
Through Kempers Licensed Agent Bonus Program new agents who are licensed to sell all Kemper Life Products will be eligible for up to $4750 in bonuses during their first year.
$750 bonus when hired and assigned to an agency
$1500 bonus after six production months
$2500 bonus after 12 production months
*To qualify for these bonuses agents mustmaintaina $200 average monthly issued premium and be an active employee in good standing.Agents must be fullylicensed to sell all Kemper Life products in his/her resident state. The Licensed Agent Bonus Program is not available torehiresor agents with temporary licenses.
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Activities:
Coordinating homevisitsand conductingsalespresentations recommending products and closingnew sales
Prospecting fornew salesopportunities
Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule that youdetermine
Responding 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 throughnew sales
Build strong working relationships with customers
Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role
Pursuecontinuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness
Minimum Qualifications
Must be fully licensed to sellall Kemper Lifes products (Life Health P&C)
Customer service experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid drivers 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
Opportunity is knocking. Dont let it pass you by!
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.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with you receive such a message delete it.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and businesses.