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Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper, Delhi, LA, United States


Life Insurance Sales Agent Location(s): Delhi, Louisiana

Employment Details Full-time with benefits. Field role.

Career and Opportunity Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company committed to serving modest-income families. Agents conduct personal home visits to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address service needs. New unlicensed agents begin with a paid training period to study for and pass licensing exams. Upon licensing, agents receive a book of business, collect monthly premiums, and earn commissions on new sales. Compensation is pay‑for‑performance with opportunities for awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.

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 are assigned a territory with an established book of business and existing customers.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

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

Agent Expectations

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preparation

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 Sales Manager

On‑the‑Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning the profession through hands‑on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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