Insurance Agent Trainee

Job Summary

Location(s):
Lexington, Kentucky

Employment Type:

Full-Time with Benefits

Work Arrangement:
Field Role

Role:
Life Insurance Sales Agent – responsible for building and managing a client portfolio of life‑insurance policies, collecting premiums, and generating new sales through field visits and community outreach.

• 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 scheduled basis.
• Respond promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
• Keep accurate record‑keeping, accounting for collected funds, and process policy paperwork.
• Grow the assigned territory through new sales.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Devote the necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

• Customer service experience.
• Minimum 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: Onboarding development program with self‑study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by a Sales Manager.
• On‑the‑Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning the profession through hands‑on experience.

• Major Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Access to a pay‑for‑performance compensation model with potential for significant earnings based on sales and premium collection.

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 status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality throughout our organization, and we work diligently to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination.