What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Agent position at Colonial Life?
Company Description
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits designed to support America's workers and their families during unexpected life events. The company specializes in workplace benefits such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. With advanced benefits education and innovative enrollment technology, Colonial Life serves over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers. In 2022, the company paid more than $700 million in benefits to policyholders, showcasing its commitment to delivering reliable support during critical times.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Licensed Agent, based in Effingham, IL, with the flexibility to work from home part-time. The Licensed Agent will engage in client consultations to identify and address their insurance needs, provide tailored benefit solutions, educate employees on available products and services, and offer exemplary customer service. The role involves leveraging technology for enrollment processes, achieving sales targets through strategic outreach, and building long-term client relationships to maintain customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits designed to support America's workers and their families during unexpected life events. The company specializes in workplace benefits such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. With advanced benefits education and innovative enrollment technology, Colonial Life serves over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers. In 2022, the company paid more than $700 million in benefits to policyholders, showcasing its commitment to delivering reliable support during critical times.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Licensed Agent, based in Effingham, IL, with the flexibility to work from home part-time. The Licensed Agent will engage in client consultations to identify and address their insurance needs, provide tailored benefit solutions, educate employees on available products and services, and offer exemplary customer service. The role involves leveraging technology for enrollment processes, achieving sales targets through strategic outreach, and building long-term client relationships to maintain customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to effectively engage clients and explain insurance benefits
- Sales acumen, including experience with customer needs analysis, lead generation, and achieving sales goals
- Ability to educate and guide individuals in selecting appropriate solutions, with a customer-focused approach
- Proficiency with enrollment technology and using digital tools for communication and service delivery
- Understanding of insurance and financial protection products; prior experience in this industry is advantageous
- Hold an active state insurance license or willingness to obtain one upon accepting the position
- Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a hybrid role requiring both in-person and remote work