Insurance Agent

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? And have the passion for helping people! Come work at Best Financial Insurance Agency!!!

Best Financial has an exciting opportunity as an Insurance Agent. We are looking for outgoing, energetic candidates who have prior customer service and sales experience. Preferred candidate will be licensed in property and casualty or Licensed within 90 days of hire date.

Provides a high level of support services to customers related to the sales function including servicing Property Casualty insurance policies and processing applications, renewals and endorsements. Has the ability to thrive and succeed in sales and service culture. Develops leads and prospects by utilizing a variety of sales and prospecting techniques in order to attract and retain high quality business. The individual must be a self-starter, and a team player.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail.
• Prospect and develop new sales opportunities on an outbound basis
• Confers with potential clients to determine insurance needs and close the sale.
• Explains features, advantages and disadvantages of various policy packages in order to quote and sell customized insurance programs that suit individual customer needs.
• Takes payments including initial, installment, lapse or reinstatement.
• Coordinate mail flow out of the office.
• Responds to customer inquiries and refers to Agency Principal when appropriate.
• Conducts outbound service and promotional call activities per management request and provides general promotion of insurance products and services following established agency Customer Service Guidelines.
• Participates in a team environment to promote customer satisfaction and consistent service following the Meemic Agent Customer Service Guidelines.
• Participates in a team environment to promote customer satisfaction and consistent service following the Meemic Agent Customer Service Guidelines.
• Use assigned lists and other resources to cross sell current clients.
• Organize office functions under the guidance of the Insurance Agent.
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Due to changing business conditions, management may assign additional duties or functions to this position.
• Execute any special projects assigned by the Agency Principal.
• Process and review insurance documentation and ensure all documents are complete.
• Take payments from members and process through payment system.
• Serve as a back-up for other jobs as necessary.
• Maintain continued education requirements
• File and maintain customer insurance files. This information is personal and confidential.
• Travel may be required.

What makes "BFIA" a great place to work?

• 10 - 12 Holidays off each year, on top of your regular Paid Time Off
• You can plan a vacation right when you start because paid time off starts accruing day one!
• Friendly competition with your co-workers to raise donations for a charity of your choice!
• Get a promotion with a competitive salary! It is our policy to promote from within whenever possible and part-time positions can often turn into full-time positions.
• And of course the usual benefits done well: medical, flexible spending account & 401k Retirement Plan.

You'll love being a part of the BFIA family, and we can't wait to have you! Make a career at BFIA part of your future, apply today!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From $18.72 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Insurance sales: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• License to sell Property & Casualty Insurance in Michigan (Required)

Work Location: In person