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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.
$71,721 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Compensation:
$70,000 - $100,000 at plan yearlyResponsibilities:
Prospect and contact potential clients to discuss their financial needs and concerns Present an array of potential solutions using our competitive suite of products and services to help clients identify and achieve their financial goals Offer high-quality life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, securities, investments, and other products for insurance and retirement, education, and business planning needs Create and implement business and marketing plans that will expand your client base Develop your professional skills and knowledge through the New York Life training curriculum Obtain optional licenses, with help from the company, to sell investments and other securities products concerning wealth management and advanced planning Potential for growth within the company Manage schedule and calendar This is a full-time positionQualifications:
Sales experience preferred with a growth mindset Strong business acumen Must possess uncompromising integrity Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks and contacts Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate complex skills Motivated and driven personality Self-disciplined Willingness to obtain licensure, if necessary Strong leadership skills Ability to adapt to changing needs Innovative and self-driven Flexibility About Company As a mutual company, we are accountable only to you. That means we are fully aligned with our policy owners, not with outside investors or Wall Street. This allows us to focus on delivering lifelong value to our customers. As a mutual company with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with clients' interests and priorities. New York Life has been around for over 174 years of industry success. We are a Fortune 100 company and are ranked No. 71 on the Fortune 500 list in 2019. New York Life is the Largest Mutual Insurer in the U.S4. We have been in business since 1845, and we have a long and impressive track record of helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance