Now Hiring - Armed Forces Insurance - Insurance Customer Service Agent in Kansas City, KS

Full description of the position

Active Insurance Agent/Customer Service
Armed Forces Insurance will cover expenses for the training and testing to obtain your property and casualty personal lines license.

Compensation
Starting Pay $21.22 - $24.03 per hour, depending on experience.
We do not pay commissions. This is the hourly rate of pay.

Work from Home Requirements
This position is eligible for 50% telecommuting after initial training period and satisfactory job performance.

What we are looking for
If you enjoy helping others in a fast-paced office environment, you might be a fit at Armed Forces Insurance as a licensed inbound sales Agent. You will receive inbound calls from potential and current insureds. You will educate insureds about our products and services, finding the best coverage for their unique needs. Ability to multitask and use multiple computer equipment and software systems needed.

Apply online at [please apply online] Have Qualifications

• 4 years of customer service experience in a financial services environment, ( a combination of up to 4 years of higher education, college credit hours, Associate's Degree, or BA/BS Degree may be substituted for experience)
• Or currently a licensed representative in a property/casualty insurance company
• Keyboard skills of at least 35 wpm
• Competent written communications skills

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communications skills, to include a courteous, confident demeanor and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to accomplish work according to established priorities and procedures

What professional education requirements do I need to obtain

• On the job training to obtain the state agent’s license within 90 days in the position, and to maintain an unrestricted license thereafter
• Completion of insurance designation or equivalent professional designation within 33 months in the position*

*if incumbent did not have prior experience in a position with this requirement

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) including employer match & safe harbor contributions
• Generous paid time off policy, medical leave, volunteer time off and 9 paid holidays
• We support employee training and professional development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program and continuing education and re-certification opportunities
• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities

Who are we and what we’re about
Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single, unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For more than 130 years, we’ve provided home insurance, renter insurance and auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active, retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian Department of Defense employees.

AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation, an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends.

Apply online at [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.22 - $24.03 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location