Insurance Sales AgentThe Insurance Sales Agent serves as the first contact with a prospective client, seeking to sell insurance products to protect members from financial loss. This position also maintains relationships with existing policyholders, advising of changes in coverage, proactively contacting the client on renewal to discuss coverage and obtain expiration dates to quote other businesses while providing risk management advice.
Heres what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:
What You'll Do:
Respond to phone calls, emails, walk-ins and member referrals from credit union staff in a timely manner; answer member questions regarding insurance coverage and offer solutions with the members' best interest in mind
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in the insurance department and the credit union
Prepare proposals for prospects and make follow-up calls to members; maintain up to date electronic files on all current and prospective members in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements
Maintain list of policy expiration dates to contact and provide proposals in the future
Maintain up-to-date electronic customer files in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance industry trends, products/services, procedures and policies
Essential Skills
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma; Bachelors degree is preferred
Minimum 2 years sales and customer service experience in the insurance industry, demonstrating a successful sales record
Skilled in organizing, analyzing and interpreting data to reach sound decisions and guide clients based on individual risk tolerances
Ability to work autonomously, to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Proven track record as an insurance sales agent with an independent personal lines agency
Broad knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding personal lines insurance products
Familiarity with an agency management system (such as Hawksoft)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Comparative Rater
Certification/License: Property & Casualty license, Life Insurance license
Location: Fort Collins + Boulder Experience Center | Colorado (On-Site)
Target Compensation:
$34,800 annually + bi-weekly draw (draw is reconciled against future potential incentive earnings which could be up to $120K+ in the first year)
Schedule: MondayFriday | Full-Time (On-Site)