Job Description

Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is "yes", we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative please apply today!
Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals
• Collaborate with policyholders to develop insurance risk management and other profiles that specify the best policies for their evolving insurance needs
• 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:

• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory
• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful
• 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 clients' interests and priorities. We have 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 2020A leading company with many agents qualifying for MDRT 2 year after yearHighest 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 9/12/19Full benefits when hired and 3 separate pensionsNew York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Lance Gillman, Senior Partner, New York Life

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