Licensed Insurance Agent

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Location:

Hammond, Louisiana

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (with sign‑on bonus and uncapped commissions).

Full‑Time with Benefits

Field Role

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that has been in business for over 100 years. We are firmly committed to serving the insurance needs of modest‑income families and rely on frequent personal home visits to collect premiums, conduct sales and address service needs. As a licensed insurance agent you’ll be assigned an established book of business that offers immediate income through a collections commission and long‑term earning potential as your book expands.

Exceptional 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
• Great work‑life balance. Benefit from autonomy in managing your customer visits and premium collection schedule
• Career growth and promotional opportunities

Through Kemper’s Licensed Agent Bonus Program, new agents licensed to sell all Kemper Life products will be eligible for up to $4,750 in bonuses during their first year.

• $750 bonus when hired and assigned to an agency
• $1,500 bonus after six production months
• $2,500 bonus after 12 production months
• To qualify, agents must maintain a $200 average monthly issued premium, be an active employee in good standing and fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products in their resident state. The program is not available to rehires or agents with temporary licenses.

• Coordinating home visits and conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new sales
• Prospecting for new sales opportunities
• Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule that you determine
• Responding promptly 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 the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness

• Fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, P&C)
• Customer service experience
• 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

Kemper is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by law. We are committed to maintaining 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. Kemper also does not use external messaging applications like Wire App or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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