Insurance Agent - San Antonio, TX

As an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, your responsibilities primarily revolve around helping educators achieve financial prosperity. You will develop and maintain strong relationships in the community, network actively, and provide tailored insurance solutions. Your role will also include delivering product information to groups and individuals, client service work, and consistently working on improving your business strategies to ensure success.

To become an Insurance Agent with Horace Mann, you typically need a strong set of interpersonal and business management skills. A preference for candidates with 2-5 years in the insurance and financial services industry is noted. Moreover, you must possess state-specific General Lines Insurance Licenses: Life and Health Insurance License and Property and Casualty Insurance License. Acquiring FINRA Series 6 & 63 may also be necessary depending on your location.

Horace Mann offers a competitive performance-based compensation structure that is quite appealing to new Insurance Agents. You can benefit from a 48-month incentive package, as well as quarterly production incentives which reward your activity and success. This performance-driven approach ensures that you can achieve financial stability as you work towards your goals.

At Horace Mann, we understand the value of education and training. That's why our Insurance Agents receive ongoing training designed to enhance their skills and keep them updated with the latest industry practices. We equip our agents with technology and market-building programs to help them establish a robust base of operations and ensure their success in the insurance field.

Absolutely! At Horace Mann, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our Insurance Agents. With the right dedication, skills, and resources, you'll have the opportunity to expand your business, engage in networking, and participate in community events, ultimately leading to increased success and financial reward.

When answering this question, focus on specific past roles and achievements within the insurance and financial services realm. Highlight relevant skills and experiences that align with Horace Mann’s mission, emphasizing your commitment to serving educators and understanding their unique financial needs.

Share specific strategies to engage with the educational community. This could include attending local events, networking with educators, and leveraging existing connections to foster relationships. Express your understanding of the educators' needs and how you can address them through insurance solutions.

Discuss your drive for success in sales and your desire to help others, particularly educators. Motivation could stem from achieving personal goals, financial incentives, or a commitment to making a positive impact in the community through your work.

In your response, reflect on a specific instance where you used problem-solving skills to resolve a client's challenge. Highlight the steps you took to understand their concerns and the actions you implemented to achieve a positive outcome.

Share your methods for prioritizing tasks, setting appointments, and maintaining client follow-ups. Highlight the tools or systems you use (like calendars or project management software) and how this leads to increased productivity as an Insurance Agent.

Explain your approach to setting both short-term and long-term goals. Discuss how you measure success and adapt your strategies based on progress, emphasizing a commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with Horace Mann's objectives.

Take this opportunity to express your understanding of Horace Mann’s mission and values, particularly its focus on supporting educators. Discuss how its specialized market, performance-based compensation, and emphasis on training make it an appealing workplace.

Outline how you maintain a positive attitude and resilience when facing rejection. Discuss constructive ways to learn from these experiences, how you remain professional, and the importance of following up with clients even after setbacks.

Provide an example that illustrates your networking abilities. Discuss the strategies you used, the events you attended, and how these efforts led to valuable connections or business opportunities, showcasing your commitment to grow your network as an Insurance Agent.

Identify key attributes that contribute to success in the role, such as outstanding communication skills, empathy, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and detailed product knowledge. Back up your answer with examples or experiences that demonstrate these qualities.