Licensed Life Insurance Agent

New York Life - Kansas CityKansas City, MO, US

Posted 11 months ago

Description

Our rapidly-expanding insurance agency is looking for a full-time life insurance agent to join our team! You’ll grow a list of prospective clients, market our insurance products, showcase our offerings to new customers, and help policyholders navigate the claims process. We’ll provide the support network and resources to help you reach - and exceed - your sales goals. If you have a strong drive to succeed, great communication skills, and outstanding customer service skills, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Process current policyholders’ insurance claims while monitoring the status of existing insurance claims
  • Manage electronic and paper records and ensure all contracting paperwork is kept current
  • Evaluate new customers’ insurance needs, insurance risk, existing coverage, long-term goals, and financial status through consultations to create a tailored experience that exceeds expectations
  • 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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous customer service or experience as a sales representative preferred
  • Possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Previous health insurance or life insurance experience a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Compensation

$67,000 - $100,000/year

About New York Life - Kansas City

A Legacy of Stability & Trust: Founded in 1845, New York Life is the largest mutual life insurer in the U.S., meaning it’s owned by its policyholders rather than shareholders. The company consistently ranks among the top on the Fortune 500 list—currently at No. 69.

Unwavering Financial Strength: New York Life has received the highest possible financial strength ratings from all major credit agencies:

  • A.M. Best: A++
  • Fitch Ratings: AAA
  • Moody’s: Aaa (or Aa1 in some recent updates)
  • Standard & Poor’s: AA+ 

These affirmations highlight the company’s exceptional capital position, diversified liabilities, strong operational performance, and disciplined distribution model.

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