Life Insurance Agent Lafayette Territory

Job Description

Job Description

• This position is located in Lafayette, LA. Relocation or commute required

About NYL Insurance Company - Acadiana Territory

As a mutual company, we are accountable only to you. That means we are fully aligned with our policy owners, not with outside investors or Wall Street. This allows us to focus on delivering lifelong value to our customers. NYL has been around for over 174 years of industry success. We are a Fortune 100 company and are ranked No. 71 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list. NYL is the Largest Mutual Insurer in the U.S. NYL has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies : A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody’s Investors Service (Aaa), Standard & Poor’s (AA+). We have been in business since 1845, and we have a long and impressive track record of helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. That passion and commitment to protection have continued unabated for nearly two centuries.

Compensation

$89,000 - $120,000 at plan earnings

Begin a fulfilling career with a stable, leading company like New York Life in Lafayette, LA, US.

Looking for a dedicated, driven individual to join our team as a life insurance agent.

Help clients reach their financial goals by creating customized strategies using our wide range of products.

Enjoy challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated daily.

Shape your future as a financial professional with one of the most respected names in the industry.

Receive top-notch training and support to take charge of your career.

Embrace change and adapt to new technologies and consumer trends for success in today's work environment.

Hard work and ambition are key to reaping the rewards in this profession.

Responsibilities

These are the traits you'll need :

Self-discipline

Resilience

Persistence

Determination

Maintain databases, records, and bookkeeping, ensuring all paperwork is up to date

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

Grow new business by generating a prospective customer base and advertise our insurance products via networking, asking for referrals, cold calling, and other marketing strategies

Address existing and prospective customer requests in a prompt and friendly matter, including booking new meetings and responding to inquiries regarding billing, eligibility, coverage, claims, and insurance policies

Aid policyholders with the insurance claims process while supervising the progress of current insurance claims

Qualifications

Leveraging everything that New York Life offers you sets you up for success as an agent and puts you on track toward a fulfilling career.

Licenses are provided at no cost to you

Professional training

Expert field consultants

Dedicated New York Life Home-Office support

Digital sales and marketing tools

Company and industry conferences

Industry-leading Benefits package

Opportunities to move into leadership and management

And much more

Active Life & Health insurance license is a strong bonus

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must

Background in the health insurance or life insurance industries preferred

Previous customer service or experience as a sales representative preferred

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