Life And Health Insurance Sales Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a chance to achieve new career heights on a dedicated, compassionate team of successful insurance agents? Our insurance agency is expanding and needs the help of a life insurance agent to grow our list of prospective clients and onboard new clients. Our ideal candidate is great with people, a naturally talented salesperson, and harbors incredible customer service skills and a passion for helping those in need. You’ll have an opportunity to help a thriving insurance team succeed and make a tangible difference in clients’ lives every day. If this sounds like a job you’d love, apply now!

$70,000 - $100,000 yearly

• Develop a prospective customer base and advertise our insurance products through referrals, cold calling, networking, and other marketing strategies to secure new business
• Evaluate new customers’ insurance needs, insurance risk, existing coverage, long-term goals, and financial status through consultations to create a tailored experience that exceeds expectations
• Assist current policyholders during the insurance claims process while overseeing existing insurance claims
• Address existing and prospective customer requests in a prompt and friendly matter, including booking new meetings and responding to inquiries regarding billing, eligibility, coverage, claims, and insurance policies
• Manage electronic and paper records and ensure all contracting paperwork is kept current

• Sales experience preferred – business mindset, no mile too far
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses to “Be Good At Life”
• Strong business acumen
• Professional business demeanor
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts

• Customer service or experience as a sales representative are highly valued
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Skilled with Microsoft Office
• Background in the health insurance or life insurance industries preferred
• Candidates with an active Life & Health insurance license are strongly preferred

• Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
• Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially, so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events/ circumstances they may encounter
• Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
• Cultivating relationships with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
• Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients
• Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
• Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of the community over time

New York Life Greater Atlanta's mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions.

We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and one another. Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life Greater Atlanta and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society.

Everything we do has one overriding purpose: to be there when our policy owners need us.

We have always believed in helping people like you, families like yours, and businesses of all kinds create, protect, and preserve their financial security. Since 1845, we’ve been doing just that.

New York Life Greater Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity New York Life 51 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010