Commercial Insurance Sales Representative - Country Harbor Agency

Country Harbor Agency is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-driven, and knowledgeable person to join our team. Your positive attitude, rapport-building, and desire to help may make you the perfect fit for this role. Would you like to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working for yourself while being supported by an organization focused on your success? Do you want to be compensated in a way that recognizes and rewards you for your efforts and hard work?

Would you like to continue receiving compensation for the business you build today and see your percentage of compensation increase as your book of business increases tomorrow? If you are motivated and self-driven, we have the markets in MI, IN, OH, FL, WI and support to help you grow your business within our business.

The Commercial Lines Independent Contractor Salesperson will solicit new business and provide services for maximizing profitable relationships with insureds/prospective insureds.

Newer to the Industry? No problem! Entry-level applicants will begin with a base salary and the opportunity to earn additional commission during their first year. Are you experienced in the industry? Amazing! Experienced applicants will be able to take advantage of our increasing tiered commission structure that grows throughout the year as your book of business grows and will likely far surpass the advertised range. If you are looking to join a company that cares about both our insureds and you, apply today!

Salary Range: $35000.00 - $65000.00 per year

Annual Base Salary + Commission

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Build your business within our business

Use of computer provided

Hybrid remote available after in-house training

Open territories in MI, OH, IN, FL, WI

Continued commissions on renewal business

Responsibilities

Contracted Activities

• Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities with new and existing insureds in person, online, by phone, and through written communication.
• Obtain proposals from various carriers for prospective insureds based on their expressed needs, process proposals, and bind coverage. Follow-up with insureds and carriers requests as necessary with inspections, photos, and other requested documentation.
• Support and prepare insureds for renewal and retention while maintaining strong relationships with insureds through regular communication.
• Collaborate with Agency employees and management and participate in Agency meetings as needed.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively secure new business and maintain existing accounts.
• Possess strong presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills with the ability to close sales.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment, strong decision making, and display strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain a P&C insurance license, while meeting corresponding CE requirements required by the state that the Agency and Independent Contractor Salesperson is operating in.
• Keep informed regarding industry information, new and existing product information, legislation, coverages, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and services.
• Currently have or plan to obtain a Life & Health Insurance license.