An Insurance Sales Agent sells insurance to customers, working on behalf of an insurance company or independent insurance agent. Evaluates the insurance coverage needed by a customer and proposes insurance packages and prices. May specialize in one line of insurance such as life insurance. May provide first point of contact for customers filing insurance claims.
Licensed Insurance Agent Leon Bonds & Insurance Austin, TX Job Details Permanent | Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Auto insurance sales Sales Customer service Filing Attention to detail Insurance sales Limited Lines License Full Job Description Leon Bonds & Insurance Agency is a growing independent insurance agency in Austin, TX. We are looking for a licensed insurance agent who is sales-driven, dependable, organized, and comfortable providing excellent customer service while working toward individual production goals. This position works between our Montopolis and Parmer locations and includes insurance sales, customer service, policy servicing, retention, and follow-up. Our agency writes personal auto, commercial auto, renters insurance, and a high volume of surety bonds. Surety bond experience is not required — we are willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities include:
Quote, sell, bind, and service insurance policies Assist with surety bonds after training Follow up with new and existing leads Contact renewals, pending cancellations, and cancelled customers for retention Process payments, endorsements, reinstatements, renewals, and other policy transactions Maintain accurate customer files and documentation Upload required IDs, vehicle photos, discounts, and supporting documents Communicate professionally with customers by phone, text, email, and in person Ask for referrals and identify opportunities to cross-sell appropriate products Make outbound calls and follow up on previous quotes Meet established new-business and agency-fee production expectations Maintain an organized and professional workspace
Qualifications:
Active Texas insurance license required (County Mutual/Limited Lines accepted) Insurance sales and/or customer service experience strongly preferred Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred Able to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team Takes initiative and can identify what needs to be done without waiting for constant direction Willing to assist teammates and contribute to overall agency goals Sales-driven and comfortable working toward measurable goals Strong customer service and communication skills Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Comfortable making outbound calls and following up with customers Willing to learn surety bonds and additional insurance products Able to reliably work at both Austin office locations
Starting hourly pay is $17.00-$19.00 per hour , based on licensing, insurance experience, sales experience, and overall qualifications. In addition to hourly pay, this position is eligible for commission and production-based bonuses . Compensation is reviewed based on performance and tenure, providing opportunities for increased hourly pay and commission as the employee grows within the agency.
Additional Benefits:
Paid sick time after successful completion of the introductory period Paid vacation after one year Company-paid notary commission and stamp after six months Employees keep 100% of notary fees they personally earn Production-based bonus opportunities Paid company lunches, quarterly team meetings, and company outings Hands-on training in surety bonds and additional insurance products Opportunity to grow with an independent insurance agency We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and production while still being a team player. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing their responsibilities without constant supervision, and taking initiative when business is slow. At the same time, they should communicate well with coworkers, be willing to help where needed, and understand that while each agent has individual production goals, we succeed as an agency together. We want someone who follows up, builds relationships, retains customers, asks for referrals, and actively looks for opportunities to grow their book of business.
Pay:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 34.0 - 39.0 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you able to reliably work at BOTH our Montopolis (913 Montopolis Dr.) and Parmer (1100 E Parmer Ln.) locations according to the schedule listed? Are you available to work 1-2 Saturdays per month from 11 AM-3 PM? Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Briefly describe your insurance experience, including the types of policies/products you've sold or serviced. Are you comfortable making outbound calls to follow up with quotes, renewals, pending cancellations, and previous customers? Do you currently hold an active Texas insurance license that allows you to sell personal auto insurance?
Experience:
insurance sales or customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
