Insurance Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Jump into the world of insurance sales by applying to join our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent! We are looking for a people person with strong listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate insurance programs and plans to new customers.

Our ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients through a mix of networking, referrals, and marketing strategies.

If you’re seeking a flexible full-time position that offers a world of advancement potential, send us your resume today! Compensation :

$75,000 - $100,000 at plan

Responsibilities :

• Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with policyholders to develop insurance risk management and other profiles that specify the best policies for their evolving insurance needs
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Implement marketing strategies including, but not limited, to cold calling and networking to connect with potential clients while simultaneously maintaining a portfolio of current clients
• Spend time listening to existing, new, and prospective clients to evaluate their needs and stage-of-life priorities before presenting insurance plan options for their specific circumstances
• Carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals

Qualifications :

• Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus
• Experience using accounting or sales-related software is beneficial
• Must be a superb communicator able to carefully analyze complex ideas like insurance programs; experience working in customer service is beneficial
• Open to embracing the insurance industry and becoming educated about its relevant state and federal regulations
• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders
• Customer service experience is a plus

About Company

As a mutual company, with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with our client’s interests and priorities.

We had over 176 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include :

A promise to work with you to build a strong financial future for both you and your clients

73 on Fortune 100 in 2020

• A leading company with many agents qualifying for MDRT 2 year after year
• Highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer : Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++);

Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA) as of 9 / 12 / 19

Full benefits when hired and 3 separate pension

New York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M / F / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Lance Gillman Senior Partner, New York Life