Insurance Agent

Jump into the world of insurance sales by applying to join our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent! We are looking for a people person with strong listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate insurance programs and plans to new customers.

Our ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients through a mix of networking, referrals, and marketing strategies.

If you’re seeking a flexible full-time position that offers a world of advancement potential, send us your resume today! Compensation :

$35,000 - $75,000 at plan yearly

Responsibilities :

• 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
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs
• Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders

What is expected of our Agents?

• Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
• Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events / circumstances they may encounter
• Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
• Cultivating relationships, with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
• Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients
• Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
• Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of community over time

Qualifications :

• Job seekers must already have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory

Qualities that we look for in our Agents :

• Sales experience preferred business-focused mindset, no mile too far
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses to Be Good At Life
• Strong business acumen
• Professional business deamenor
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks / contacts

About Company

New York Life Insurance Company is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, and is ranked #71 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

Our mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions. We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and one another.

Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society.

Everything we do has one overriding purpose : to be there when our policy owners need us.