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Life 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.
$85,463 / year median in New York
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Compensation:
$80,000 at plan commissionResponsibilities:
Process current policyholders' insurance claims while monitoring the status of existing insurance claims Provide warm and professional customer service while onboarding new clients and maintain existing clients, including booking appointments, inquiry response, insurance eligibility, claim submissions questions concerning billing and insurance policies Expand our prospective customer base and market our insurance products via including networking, referrals, cold calling, and various marketing strategies to bring in new business Ensure all contracting paperwork is up to date while maintaining databases, records, and bookkeeping Evaluate new customers' insurance needs, insurance risk, existing coverage, long-term goals, and financial status through consultations to create a tailored experience that exceeds expectationsQualifications:
Previous customer service or experience as a sales representative preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Candidates with an active Life & Health insurance license are strongly preferred Prior health insurance or life insurance experience a bonus Skilled with Microsoft Office Bachelor's degrees are preferred About Company For over 180 years, we've helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime. As a mutual company, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and integrity. We're committed to improving local communities through a culture of giving and volunteerism, supported by our own New York Life Foundation. Join a company that values development, career growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally. Your life. New York Life. More powerful, together. Insurance- Investments
- Retirement
- Advisory Services New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity