Insurance Agent Trainee

Oakland CA

Full time

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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 that a high-performing culture, combined with 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 will help provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement: Field Role

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with a history spanning over 100 years. We are firmly committed to serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies in our dedication to frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs.

Kemper offers competitive benefits, including:

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Vacation

Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of business and existing customers.

• 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

• 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 professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing exams

• Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager

• On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 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 4.4 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,100 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

* Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.

We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

• 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.