Insurance Producer - Portland, OR

As an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann, your key responsibilities include solving financial challenges for educators through tailored insurance solutions, presenting products in both one-on-one and larger group settings, engaging in networking and community events, and staying updated with industry trends. Your role is essential in cultivating strong market relationships and building a solid client base that ultimately contributes to your success and that of the educators you serve.

To become an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann, you should possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills, have self-motivation, and the capability to manage your own business. Additionally, you need to obtain or currently hold state licenses in Life & Health and Property & Casualty. A commitment to helping educators achieve financial prosperity is also crucial.

Horace Mann offers outstanding training for Insurance Producers, which includes mentorship from experienced agents. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in the insurance sector, learn about the essential products we offer tailored for educators, and receive support in building your book of business and achieving your sales targets.

The compensation structure for an Insurance Producer at Horace Mann is highly rewarding. You will work on a performance-based model with a 36-month incentive plan that includes enhanced commissions, monthly incentives based on sales volume, and quarterly bonuses. Additionally, high achievers have the chance to earn all-expenses-paid trips to exciting destinations!

Yes! Horace Mann provides flexible work options, allowing Insurance Producers to work from home or anywhere they choose. This added flexibility enables you to balance your work commitments while also fostering meaningful relationships with your clients in the education sector.

In your response, emphasize the importance of networking and community engagement. Mention strategies like participating in local events focused on educators and leveraging established books of business while developing your own. Be sure to highlight your relationship-building skills and how they contribute to generating referrals and building trust.

Here, articulate your passion for supporting educators and helping them achieve financial security. Discuss your alignment with Horace Mann's mission and how financial solutions can genuinely make a difference in an educator's life. Show your enthusiasm for utilizing your skills to enhance others' futures.

Address various effective sales techniques such as consultative selling, where you focus on assessing clients' needs first before suggesting solutions. Share examples of successful pitches and the importance of tailoring your approach based on the client's unique circumstances, especially when dealing with educators.

In your answer, discuss the significance of actively listening to the client’s concerns, validating their feelings, and providing tailored responses that address their specific objections. Share an example of how you overcame a client objection in the past by presenting facts and supporting solutions.

Highlight your ability to set priorities, create schedules, and track progress towards goals in an independent setting. Discuss any tools or systems you use to stay organized and ensure accountability. Reference experiences that demonstrate your self-motivation and ability to manage your business effectively.

Identify specific financial challenges faced by educators, such as lower salaries or student loans. Discuss how your role allows you to offer tailored solutions that address these issues, and convey your commitment to understanding their financial landscape to build trust and rapport.

Talk about your proactive approach to professional development, including attending seminars, webinars, networking events, and following relevant industry publications. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning to better serve your clients at Horace Mann.

Share a specific example that showcases your ability to collaborate effectively. Discuss the goal, your role within the team, how collaboration led to success, and what you learned from the experience that you could bring to your work at Horace Mann.

Discuss your aspirations in the insurance field, including growing a successful book of business and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to educators. Mention any personal development goals that align with your ability to provide value to your clients and contribute to Horace Mann’s mission.

In your answer, reference Horace Mann's dedication to educators and the mission that resonates with your own values. Discuss the opportunities for growth, the unique compensation structure, and the supportive work environment that makes Horace Mann an appealing place to build your career.