Life Insurance Agent
New York Life - Kansas City • Kansas City, MO, US
Posted 11 months ago
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!
Responsibilities
- 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
- Onboard incoming and retain existing clients via a variety of customer service tasks, such as appointment booking, and responding to inquiries regarding billing, coverage, eligibility, and insurance policies
- Determine new customers’ insurance needs, desires, insurance risk, prior coverage, and financial standing via booked consultations to ensure the best client experience possible
- Aid policyholders with the insurance claims process while supervising the progress of current insurance claims
- Manage electronic and paper records and ensure all contracting paperwork is kept current
Qualifications
- Skilled with Microsoft Office
- Candidates with an active Life & Health insurance license are strongly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous customer service or experience as a sales representative preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
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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