Job Description
Job Description
Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative, please apply today!
Compensation :
$75,000 - $100,000 at plan
Responsibilities :
- Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
- Remain updated about insurance industry changes that may affect customers in your portfolio
- Conduct meetings with new and potential clients and carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
- Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
- Take ownership of ensuring there are accurate records of all necessary bookkeeping, client, and sales reports in order to track and communicate the status of assigned goals
- Carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
- Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals
Qualifications :
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plusCandidates must have or be willing to get an insurance licenseHigh school diploma necessary; college degree a bonusExperience using accounting or sales-related software is beneficialAbility to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a wholeCandidates must have or be willing to get an insurance licenseWillingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholdersCustomer service experience is a plusAbout Company
As a mutual company, with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with clients’ interests and priorities. We have over 176 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include :
A promise to work with you to build a strong financial future for both you and your clients#73 on Fortune 100 in 2020A leading company with many agents qualifying for MDRT 2 year after yearHighest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer : Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA) as of 9 / 12 / 19Full benefits when hired and 3 separate pensionsNew York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M / F / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Lance Gillman, Senior Partner, New York Life