Insurance Producer - Odessa/Midland, TX - job 1 of 2

As an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann in Odessa/Midland, TX, you'll be responsible for solving financial challenges faced by educators through tailored insurance solutions. This includes presenting products in one-on-one meetings or larger groups, engaging with community events, staying updated on industry trends, building a solid client base, and investing time to ensure the success of your practice.

To become an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann, you should possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to manage your own business effectively. Additionally, you need to obtain or already hold relevant state licenses in Life & Health and Property & Casualty to succeed in this role.

Insurance Producers at Horace Mann benefit from a structured incentive and bonus pay system, uncapped earnings and commissions, a sign-on bonus, and the flexibility to work from various locations. There’s also the potential for performance-based rewards, including trips to exciting destinations for top performers within the 36-month incentive plan.

Horace Mann supports its Insurance Producers through mentorship from experienced agents, access to established books of business for easy client engagement, and networking opportunities at community and industry events. This helps you to expand your professional connections while building a successful insurance practice tailored to educators.

The work environment for an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann is quite flexible, allowing you to work in-person, in the field, or from an office setting. You can tailor your work schedule and location to fit your lifestyle while still maintaining the support and resources you need to succeed.

When answering this question, focus on specific sales experiences that highlight your interpersonal skills and ability to meet client needs. Discuss how these experiences align with helping educators secure financial solutions through tailored insurance products.

Showcase your ability to tailor your approach based on the specific needs of educators. Mention engaging techniques, such as workshops or community events, to present solutions and build relationships effectively.

Discuss your proactive approach to professional development, including attending seminars and webinars, reading industry publications, and participating in networking events. This shows your commitment to delivering valuable insights to your clients.

Share your passion for education and how you appreciate the impact educators have on future generations. Connect this motivation to your desire to help them achieve financial security through tailored solutions.

Highlight your conflict resolution skills and ability to empathize with clients. Provide an example of a past situation where you turned a challenge into a positive outcome, emphasizing your adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Share a relevant story that reveals your relationship-building strategies, such as active listening, following up consistently, and tailoring solutions. This illustrates your commitment to client success and trust.

Mention qualities such as resilience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong business acumen, and a genuine desire to serve clients’ needs effectively. Back this up with examples of how these qualities align with the Insurance Producer role at Horace Mann.

Express your enthusiasm for networking as a crucial area for growth and business development. Share previous experiences in community engagement, showcasing your commitment to becoming a trusted figure among educators.

Identify specific career aspirations relevant to the insurance field or financial services, explaining how the role at Horace Mann serves as a foundational step toward achieving these goals while benefiting educators.

Discuss effective time management strategies that you implement to balance tasks, emphasizing your organizational skills. Highlight your commitment to nurturing both new and existing client relationships to ensure overall business success.