Insurance Agent Trainee

Overview

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement: Field Role

Career and Opportunity: Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with a history spanning over 100 years. We are committed to serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. We focus on frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address service needs.

For new unlicensed agents, training is paid. The program provides tools and guidance to study for and pass licensing exams. Once licensed, you will be assigned an existing book of business, a portfolio of current customers from whom you’ll collect monthly premiums. You’ll earn a percentage of the premiums you collect, plus a commission on all new sales. Through hard work and dedication, you can increase your monthly income with every new sale.

If you’re passionate 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.

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Location(s): Fairhope, Alabama

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success reflects the talents of our diverse team who make a positive difference in our customers’ lives. We believe that a high-performing culture and opportunities for personal development, professional challenge, and work-life balance motivate and drive productivity. Kemper’s products and services address evolving customer needs. By joining our team, you will help provide an experience that delivers on our promises.

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent

Work Arrangement: Field Role

Career and Opportunity: Kemper offers a pay-for-performance compensation model where agents can determine their own paycheck. As skills and knowledge grow, so does income potential. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Agents are assigned a territory (agency) with an established book of business and existing customers.

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales
• Prospect for new sales opportunities
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule
• Respond to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans
• Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork

• Grow the assigned territory through new sales
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Devote time to fulfill the responsibilities of the role
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness

• Customer service experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s 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

• Licensing:
  We provide free access to study tools and guidance to help prepare for licensing exams
• Training:
  Onboarding program with self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring
• On-the-Job Training:
  Earn a paycheck while learning through hands-on experience

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and a discrimination-free workplace.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be the property of Kemper. We will not pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information via text or email, and Kemper does not use external messaging apps to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.