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Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Position Overview Insurance Agent Trainee

– Join Kemper, a leading specialized insurer committed to serving modest‑income families through personalized service and community engagement.

Location Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type Full‑Time with Benefits

About Kemper Kemper has a 100‑year history of serving diverse customers with life and property insurance. The company values high performance, personal development, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Benefits

Major Medical and Dental Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Responsibilities Agents will be assigned a territory with an existing book of business and will:

Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales

Prospect for new sales opportunities

Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule

Respond 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

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age

Customer service experience

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

Preparation

Licensing – free 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 through hands‑on experience

Equal Opportunity Statement Kemper is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms; such resumes remain the property of Kemper and no placement fee is paid. Kemper will never request personal information such as social security number or banking details via text or email, and will not use external messaging applications for candidate communication.

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