Underwriter (Life) jobs in Monroe, LA

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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.

Good talent knows good talent! Kemper is searching for Life Insurance Sales Agents!

At Kemper, our goal is for employees to build a career, you are beyond just a job! You’ll start with a paid license preparation/training period! As a Life 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. Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of in-force business.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting interviews, 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.

• Increase the agency size.

• Build strong working relationships with customers.

• Devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

• Commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills.

Position qualifications:

• Customer service experience.

• The ability to visit customers and prospects door-to-door.

• Valid driver’s license with 100k/300k auto insurance coverage

• A dependable vehicle for daily travel is required.

• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Licensing – Various state licenses are required to sell or service insurance products. Our company provides 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.

• This is a remote role reporting to the Monroe, LA office.

The compensation for the role is fully commissioned based.

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.