Insurance Agent -College Station,TX - job 1 of 2

As an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, your responsibilities include identifying and implementing solutions that help educators achieve affordable insurance solutions and financial security. You will present products confidently to both groups and individuals, engage actively in networking and community events, and focus on building strong relationships with clients. Your role also involves managing your agency and dedicating time and resources to ensure long-term business success.

To become an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, you should possess strong interpersonal and business management skills. Ideally, you will have 2-5 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Additionally, you need a Resident State General Lines Insurance License (Life and Health, and Property and Casualty). You may also need to obtain FINRA Series 6 & 63 licenses, depending on your region.

Horace Mann offers extensive support to its Insurance Agents, including a dedicated Premier Service Representative who handles client service work. This allows you to focus on building your business. Furthermore, you will benefit from cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and access to a comprehensive multiline product portfolio to meet various client needs. Additionally, market and relationship-building programs are in place to enhance your prospects for success.

As an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, your earning potential is competitive and performance-based, backed by an impressive 48-month incentive package. Your compensation will be tied directly to your activity and success during these initial months, along with quarterly production incentives for your consistent performance. This structure is designed to reward your dedication and hard work as you build your client base and grow your agency.

Building a client base as an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann requires active engagement in networking, community involvement, and industry events. Focusing on relationship-building with educators will help you identify their unique needs and present tailored solutions. Additionally, leveraging market programs and utilizing the technology and training provided by Horace Mann will enhance your ability to connect with potential clients.

Share your passion for helping others and your commitment to providing solutions that make a difference in their lives. Discuss specific experiences that highlight your motivation, like positive outcomes from clients you've assisted or stories of how insurance has impacted your community.

Outline a strategy that includes engaging in networking events, leveraging your personal connections, and utilizing the marketing resources provided by Horace Mann. Be prepared to discuss specific techniques you've successfully used in the past to generate leads.

Provide examples of how you’ve successfully built and maintained strong relationships with clients. Discuss specific metrics or outcomes that demonstrate your efficacy in this area, emphasizing your interpersonal skills and commitment to client satisfaction.

Describe how you conduct assessments or consultations with clients to identify their insurance needs and financial goals. Highlight your listening skills and ability to ask insightful questions that lead to tailored solutions.

Discuss a past experience where you gracefully navigated a challenging client interaction. Focus on your problem-solving skills, the importance of communication, empathy, and how you ultimately turned the situation around.

Be specific about the insurance products you’ve worked with, whether they be life, health, property, or casualty. Explain how your familiarity with these products can help you serve the needs of your clients effectively as an Insurance Agent.

Mention the resources you use, such as industry publications, webinars, or networking with colleagues. Being an informed Insurance Agent shows your dedication to delivering quality service.

Reflect on Horace Mann’s commitment to educators and community, aligning it with your values and career goals. Share specific reasons related to their culture, values, and the opportunities they provide for their agents.

Discuss your organizational skills and the strategies you use to prioritize client needs, follow-ups, and administrative duties. Mention any tools or methods you implement to maintain efficiency and effectiveness.

Share your aspirations in the insurance field, such as advancing in your role, expanding your agency, or specializing in specific products. Clarify how your goals align with the mission of Horace Mann and your desire to help educators.