Insurance Agent

Mainsail Underwriters is a family-owned agency with 3 people in a storefront on Main Street. We have been writing policies for the same farms and small businesses since 1975. Family owned and operated since 1975.

Mainsail Underwriters has been in Peoria for over 30 years. Leads come from walk-ins, referrals and our website, plus your own prospecting. This position is on site in Peoria.

Duties:

• Help clients start claims and follow up with the carrier.
• Enter applications and notes in Applied Epic or EZLynx.
• Prospect through referrals, community events and networking groups.
• Review policies at renewal and remarket accounts with large rate increases.
• Explain coverage options and deductibles in plain language.
• Close new business and meet monthly premium and policy count goals.
• Follow up on quotes by phone, text and email until the client decides.

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of sales or customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills and quick typing.
• Self-motivated. A large share of your income depends on what you write.
• Must pass the background check required for licensing.
• Clear, friendly communication by phone and in person.
• Organized follow-up on dozens of open quotes.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Why work with us:

Rate: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Professional development budget.
• Referral program.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Mainsail Underwriters Inc..