Sales Representative, Life Insurance - Houston North

Life Insurance Sales Agent

Location(s) Houston, Texas

Kemper is one of the nation's 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. Kemper's 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 : Life Insurance Sales Agent

Employment Type : Full Time

Work Arrangement : Field Role

Career and Opportunity : Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company. We are firmly committed to servicing the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies within our dedication to frequent personal visits with our customers in their homes for premium collection and other service needs. You'll start with a paid license preparation / training period! As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will begin with an already existing book of business and have the exciting opportunity to grow the business through your work and dedication. Are you passionate about serving the under-served? This career could be for you! Our Agents gain personal satisfaction and prestige in the community by performing meaningful work to help our clients protect the ones they love and the things they own. With a pay for performance compensation model, Agents have a chance to write their own paycheck with increasing income opportunity as skills and knowledge grow. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and trips.

Benefits : Kemper offers competitive benefits including Group Life Insurance, Major Medical & Dental, Short-term & Long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, Paid Vacation, Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Responsibilities : Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of in-force business. Day to day activities include : conducting sales presentations, recommending products, closing sales, and using our Customer Care Sales Model; continuously prospecting for sales opportunities; collecting premiums from policyholders, based on a pre-arranged schedule; responding promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.; appropriately keeping records, accounting for money collected, and processing paperwork.

Our agents are expected to : increase the agency size, build strong working relationships with customers, devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills.

Minimum qualifications : customer service experience, the ability to visit customers and prospects door-to-door, must be at least 18 years of age, valid driver's license with 100k / 300k auto insurance coverage, dependable vehicle as daily travel is required, ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check and drug screening, authorized to work in the United States.

Preparation : Licensing We provide assistance and guidance to those who are preparing to sit for licensing exams. Basic Training New agents complete a basic development program that includes self-study, classroom time, role-play, and extensive fieldwork. On-the-job training allows new agents to earn a paycheck while learning their profession.

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 email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.7 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com.

Our employees enjoy great benefits : qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month; save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans; learn and grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs; contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs; balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress; get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.