Job Description
The General is looking for Property and Casualty Insurance Licensed Inbound Insurance Sales Representatives to join our team!This is a primarily home based position. Bring your customer focus to a purpose-driven organization that is connected to the communities that we serve.Average performers earn $50,000 - $60,000/year (based on performance*)
- $500 Sign-On Bonus for employees new to the enterprise.
- Average performers earn $50,000 - $60,000/year (based on performance*)
- Uncapped commission structure & end of year bonus
- Paid training & guaranteed commissions during training ($15 per hour plus minimum $525 per pay period in commissions)
- Agents working past 6pm, local time, are eligible for a shift premium
- Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates are eligible for a bilingual premium
- Average earnings are an estimation of base salary + commission of successfully performing agents and is not guaranteed.
We offer an hourly base of $15/hour plus commissions.
What You'll Do
You will quote and sell insurance policy premiums to incoming sales prospects while providing excellent customer service to our customers.
Responsibilities include:
- You will quote and sell insurance products to new and current customer
- You will advise prospects on appropriate insurance coverage and options relative to prospect circumstances and meeting the needs of the customer
- You will run reports from multiple systems to verify accuracy of information provided by potential insured regarding insurance and driving history
- You will explain coverage and payment options to the customer
- We are responsible for outbound follow up on unsold internet leads which may have a likelihood of purchasing
- You will service existing customer policies including policy changes when customer service is not available
- You will follow up on underwriting department requests to ensure policy underwriting adherence and improve retention
- You will attend sales meetings, seminars or educational activities to stay current with market trends, regulations and maintain state licensing
Who You Are
You are P&C Licensed and a team player who excels at providing excellent customer service and can work with speed and accuracy.
Education and Experience
- 6 months retail sales and/or customer service experience
- Active Property and Casualty License Required
In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home, proximate to one of our office locations (within approximately 35-50 miles). On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events. Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110; Denver, CO 80112; Eden Prairie, MN 55343; Keene, NH 03431; St. Joseph, MO 64507; Phoenix, AZ 85034; Nashville, TN 37214
If you do not reside near one of the offices, you will be asked to relocate (at your expense) prior to your start date if offered the position.
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.
Who We Are
We are one of the fastest growing and most exciting companies in the insurance industry to work for today. We're proud to say we've been in the insurance business for over 50 years.
You'll gain crucial insights from your potential coworkers who bring different backgrounds and professional experiences to The General®. You'll also find there are plenty of opportunities for advancement if you've got the ambition. The work culture at The General® is one that celebrates diversity and team spirit.
Other Considerations
- Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
- Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
- Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position
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We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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