Licensed Insurance Agent

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Location:

Salisbury, Maryland

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Work Arrangement: Field Role

Career and Opportunity

Kemper Life is a diversified insurance holding company committed to serving modest‑income families. We rely on frequent personal home visits to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address service needs. 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.

Our pay‑for‑performance compensation model lets agents determine their own income. Exceptional performance is recognized through 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
• Autonomy in managing customer visits and premium collection schedule
• Career growth and promotional opportunities

Licensed Agent Bonus Program

New agents who are licensed to sell all Kemper Life Products are eligible for up to $4,750 in bonuses during their first year.

• $750 bonus upon hire and assignment to an agency
• $1,500 bonus after six production months
• $2,500 bonus after 12 production months
• Eligibility requires an average monthly issued premium of $200, active employment in good standing, full licensure in the resident state, and no temporary licenses

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home visits and conduct sales presentations, recommending products and closing new sales
• Prospect for new sales opportunities
• Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre‑arranged schedule you determine
• Respond promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans
• Record keeping, accounting for collected money, and processing policy paperwork

Agent Expectations

• Grow the assigned territory through new sales
• Build strong working relationships with customers
• Devote the necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the role
• Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products (Life, Health, P&C)
• Customer service experience
• 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

Kemper is 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.