Insurance Agent Trainee

Sales Representative, Life Insurance

Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana

Company: Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our culture focuses on high performance, personal development, and a healthy work‑life balance. We serve customers with high‑quality products and services.

Role Overview: We are looking for a Life Insurance Sales Agent to work a field role in a full‑time position. You will begin with an existing book of business and have the opportunity to grow it through your sales efforts.

Employment Type: Full Time – Field Role.

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, close sales using our Customer Care Sales Model.
• Continuously prospect for sales opportunities.
• Collect premiums from policyholders on a pre‑arranged schedule.
• Respond promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.
• Maintain accurate records, account for money collected, and process paperwork.

• Increase the agency size.
• Build strong working relationships with customers.
• Devote necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills.

• Customer service experience.
• Ability to visit customers and prospects door‑to‑door.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid driver’s license with 100k/300k auto insurance coverage.
• Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
• Ability to pass background check, motor vehicle report check, and drug screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Licensing – Assistance and guidance are provided for licensing exams.
• Basic Training – New agents complete a basic development program including self‑study, classroom, role‑play, and extensive fieldwork.
• On‑the‑job training that lets new agents earn a paycheck while learning.

• Group Life Insurance.
• Major Medical & Dental.
• Short‑term & Long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Vacation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Seniority Level: Entry level.

Industry: Insurance.

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 law. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. Unsolicited resumes are property of Kemper and will not be subject to placement fees. Kemper will never request personal information such as Social Security number or banking details via text or email. If you receive such a message, delete it.