Insurance Agent Trainee

Details

Role:
Life Insurance Sales Agent

Location:

Natchez, Mississippi

Employment Type:

Full-Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement:
Field Role

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with over 100 years of experience. We serve modest‑income families. Our strength lies in frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs.

For new unlicensed agents, training is paid. We provide tools and guidance to study for and pass licensing exams. Once licensed, agents receive an existing book of business, collecting monthly premiums and earning commission on new sales.

The pay‑for‑performance model allows agents to determine their own income. 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 with an established book of business and existing customers.

Day‑to‑day activities include:

• 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 time necessary 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:
  Free access to study tools and professional guidance to prepare for licensing exams
• Training:
  New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by Sales Manager
• On‑the‑Job Training:
  Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands‑on experience

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 applicable laws. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and 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. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like Wire App or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.