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Sherrill Insurance Agency

Life Insurance Sales Agent

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $89,000–$113,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Knoxville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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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.

$67,560 / year median in Tennessee

-16% projected decline

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Job Description

Life Insurance Sales Agent Sherrill Insurance Agency Knoxville, TN Job Details $89,000 - $113,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full 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 our clients' lives every day. If this sounds like a job you'd love, apply now!

Compensation:

89,000 - 113,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Develop a prospective customer base and advertise our insurance products through referrals, cold calling, networking, and other marketing strategies to secure new business 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 Ensure all contracting paperwork is up to date while maintaining databases, records, and bookkeeping Determine new customers' insurance needs, desires, insurance risk, prior coverage, and financial standing via booked consultations to ensure the best client experience possible Process current policyholders' insurance claims while monitoring the status of existing insurance claims

Qualifications:

Prior health insurance or life insurance experience a bonus Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred Previous customer service or experience as a sales representative preferred Current Life & Health insurance license is greatly valued About Company Sherrill Insurance Agency partners with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies to market and sell their products. No cold calling No Prospecting All Lead-based Sales Six-figure Mentorship Training