Insurance Sales Agent

* Underwrites policies with a fair and objective process that protects the company and provides correct and adequate coverage for customers.
* Ensures compliance with telemarketing regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices throughout the insurance purchase.
* Gathers and maintains records, files, and additional underwriting exhibits such as pictures and appraisals.
* Preserves organized records of sales applications, correspondence, and related documentation.
* Maintains knowledge of available insurance products.
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* Education:

** High School diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
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* Experience:

** 1-2 years of sales experience required.
* Current TN Property and Casualty License preferred. If not currently licensed, must obtain license within 90 days of hire.  Continued education is also required.
* Must have strong computer skills with ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite.
* Must possess the ability to clearly communicate with customers, peers, and superiors alike, explaining complex concepts and addressing numerous concerns from potential clients.
* Must be able to manage many tasks simultaneously, be an expert time manager, self-sufficient and able to work with minimal to no supervision.
* Outbound sales, cold-calling and telephone prospecting skills are bolstered by clear speaking ability, creative conversation, empathetic and active listening skills, and deductive/investigative reasoning abilities.
* Expected to complete underwriting on policies that are going to be issued.  This requires insightful thinking and deductive reasoning abilities.
* Flexible and adaptive to change.  An agent must be able to anticipate potential problems and develop solutions rapidly.
* Maintains excellent knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
* Capability of gathering facts accurately, analyzing causes, evaluating alternate solutions, and arriving at sound conclusions on action to be taken.
* Must possess the ability to clearly communicate with customers, peers, and superiors alike, explaining complex concepts and addressing numerous concerns from potential clients.
* Must be able to manage many tasks simultaneously, be an expert time manager, self-sufficient and able to work with minimal to no supervision.
* Outbound sales, cold-calling and telephone prospecting skills are bolstered by clear speaking ability, creative conversation, empathetic and active listening skills, and deductive/investigative reasoning abilities.
* Expected to complete underwriting on policies that are going to be issued.  This requires insightful thinking and deductive reasoning abilities.
* Flexible and adaptive to change.  An Agent must be able to anticipate potential problems and develop solutions rapidly.
* Must have strong computer skills with ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite.
* Maintains excellent knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
* Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.
* Capability of gathering facts accurately, analyzing causes, evaluating alternate solutions, and arriving at sound conclusions on action to be taken.
* Good sense of urgency and follow up.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Medical and Dental Plan with Prescription Coverage and Vision.
* Competitive benefits including 401(K) includes 100% company match of the first 4%.
* Paid time off days (PTO), maternity/paternity leave, and holidays.
* Community involvement including Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO).
* Tuition Assistance for your first degree.
* Enjoy coming “home” to our brand new, state-of-the-art Home Office equipped with onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball courts, ping-pong, disc golf course, and onsite restaurant.
* Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being.
* Collaborative and energetic work environment.
* Professional development and promotional opportunities.
* Competitive bonus programs.

Home First Agency is a leading insurance agency offering a  from nationally-known insurance companies to protect your home, property and life. We strive to help customers find the right insurance products to fit their needs at competitive rates. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, we offer homeowners insurance to customers nationwide, and insurance to protect your other property and life in select states.

For over 20 years, we have helped customers with their insurance needs. Today, we have more than 180,000 customers.
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