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Benefits Advisor
Career Insights for Life / Health Insurance Sales Agent
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What they do
A Life or Health Insurance Sales Agent sells life insurance or health insurance to customers, working on behalf of an insurance company or independent insurance agent or broker. Evaluates the insurance coverage needed by a customer and proposes insurance packages and prices. Life insurance agents may sell policies or annuities, and assist clients or beneficiaries with getting insurance claims processed. Health insurance agents may negotiate rates for employers, explain plans and benefits to employees, and help clients to file or resolve health insurance claims. Life and health insurance sales agents may earn commissions for sales.
$43,164 / year median in Nebraska
-20% projected decline
Job Description
- Outgoing and friendly personality
- Drive to help others and make an impact in your community
- Great work ethic and strong motivation to succeed
- Coachable, competitive, reliable team player
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Desire for career advancement If so, it's time to find your calling as an Aflac Benefits Advisor .
About Us:
Aflac plays a vital role in helping people when they need it most - when they're injured or ill. We offer access to programs that help provide financial protection and peace of mind so our customers can focus on their recovery not their bills. Unlike major medical, Aflac pays policyholders directly (unless otherwise assigned), so they have added financial security and control to handle whatever life brings. Our local team is part of the nationwide brand, but also maintains our own local culture. Our culture is hardworking, while being fun and inclusive. We work primarily in a business-to-business sales environment (Monday - Friday during normal working hours) to help companies enhance their employee benefits with Aflac. Our intent is always to help others and we will go out of our way to support our team and our clients. Our leaders are passionate about having a work/life balance and should you join us, you will have ownership of your own scheduling. We pride ourselves on having great people representing our brand, so you can expect exceptional, multifaceted training that includes certification. Management and advancement opportunities are also available, including a management-in-training program.Role Responsibilities:
- Working directly with CEO's, business owners, and human resource (HR) managers to help solve their challenges through our voluntary benefits and other value-added services.
- Generating new business opportunities through company-provided leads and marketing efforts as well as personal networking and referrals.
- Conducting engaging sales presentations and enrollments at worksites and in remote environments.
- Providing excellent customer service and claims support to new and existing policyholders.
- Attending team meetings, product trainings and mentor sessions as encouraged by the Regional Manager.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to obtain a health and life insurance license if not currently licensed (required).
- Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without need of current or future employer sponsorship (required).
- Criminal background check (required).
- Positive can-do attitude and entrepreneurial mind set (preferred)
- Customer service or related experience (preferred).
- Excellent phone and communication skills (preferred).
- Strong time management skills (preferred).
Aflac:
- Positive, supportive work environment.
- Work-life balance. No nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Leadership and advancement opportunities based on performance.
- A leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.
- In-classroom, field, and virtual sales training provided (experience a plus but not required).
- Competitive compensation including monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses, plus renewals and stock in year 2 and beyond.
- Access to Aflac products, plus financial wellness, healthcare navigation, and telehealth services.
- Discounted rates on phone and internet plans, print and shipping needs, and more.
Pay:
$53,537.31 - $64,475.04 per yearBenefits:
Flexible schedule Ability toCommute:
Omaha, NE 68127 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance