Licensed Insurance Agent

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Employment Type:

Full‑time with Benefits
Work Arrangement:
Field Role

As a licensed insurance agent, you will be assigned an established book of business that provides prospecting opportunities for new sales and immediate income through a collections commission for premiums collected each month. With Kemper's pay‑for‑performance compensation model, you have the opportunity to determine your own income. Your earning potential grows as your book expands, and exceptional performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company‑sponsored trips.

This role is ideal for those passionate about serving modest‑income families and making a meaningful impact.

• 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;
• Growing the assigned territory through new sales and building strong working relationships with customers;
• Devoting the necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the role and pursuing continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.

• Must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, P&C) in your resident state;
• 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.

• Up to $4,750 in bonuses during the 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 and be an active employee in good standing. Bonuses are not available to rehires or agents with temporary licenses.

• 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;
• Autonomy in managing customer visits and premium collection schedule;
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.

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 the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.