The posting
Assurant is looking for Licensed Insurance sales agents to join our dynamic team. Come build a career with our team or grow your portfolio of work before you set out in new directions. We are a fast-paced, energetic environment where you drive the results while having the opportunity to connect remotely and enjoy competitive monthly bonuses and working from the comforts of home.
You will serve as the point of contact in fulfilling the insurance needs of our clients by assisting them with their sales process via inbound calls.
Work Schedule:
Our sales center is open from 8AM to 10PM ET on weekdays and 10AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays. Individuals will have the ability to earn earlier shifts through our quarterly, performance-based shift bid process. Need flexibility to work any shift.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- 90% Handle inbound calls for multiple products with no prospecting or cold calling
- 10% outbound calls to follow up on existing quotes
- Establish a good liaison with our client's customers while selling Renters Insurance products.
- Adopt and develop strategies while meeting departmental monthly sales goals
- Track and monitor personal results to meet monthly sales and key performance goals
- Follow underwriting requirements and corporate policies while negotiating sales
- Navigate a computerized data entry system, internet, and/or other relevant applications for tracking, information gathering, troubleshooting and transaction processing
- Complete mandatory licensure continuing education and other training sessions as appropriate
- Remain positioned and well informed of changes implemented that affect your work
- Our sales center is open from 8AM to 10PM ET on weekdays and 10AM to 5PM ET on Saturdays. Individuals will have the ability to earn earlier shifts through our quarterly, performance-based shift bid process.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- High school diploma or GED
- One (1) plus year of sales related experience
- One (1) plus years of call center and/or insurance experience
- Solid computer, grammar, and multi-tasking skills
- Must have a Property & Casualty or Personal Lines insurance license.
- Ability to become appointed/licensed as a non-resident agent in all applicable states.
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Strong analytical, listening, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence
- Ability to prioritize tasks with shifting deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization internally and externally
What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?
- General office demands
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Pay Range:
$16.23 - $25.16
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
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What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
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