Insurance Agent Trainee (Remote)

We employ 6,100 people across underwriting, claims, actuarial, IT and customer service. Our claims organisation handles more than 400,000 claims a year, including catastrophe response after hurricanes and hail. Hail season means long days for field adjusters.

The position:

We are backfilling a position after an internal move. Monday to Friday office hours, with occasional Saturday mornings during busy season. You will join as an independent contractor on a long-term agreement. Payment is monthly in USD. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time. Day-to-day communication is in Slack and Google Meet.

Key responsibilities:

• Cross-sell life, umbrella and commercial coverage to existing clients
• Enter applications and notes in Applied Epic or EZLynx
• Review policies at renewal and remarket accounts with large rate increases
• Process endorsements, ID cards and certificates of insurance
• Track your pipeline and monthly commission statements
• Help clients start claims and follow up with the carrier
• Close new business and meet monthly premium and policy count goals
• Prospect through referrals, community events and networking groups

Required qualifications:

• 1-2 years of sales or customer service experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass the background check required for licensing
• Self-motivated. A large share of your income depends on what you write
• Organised follow-up on dozens of open quotes
• Basic computer skills and quick typing

Preferred qualifications:

• Existing network in the local business community
• Applied Epic, EZLynx or HawkSoft experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary: CHF 24,000 to CHF 28,000/year

Perks and benefits:

• Monthly internet allowance
• Paid time off

Duration: 12 months. Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Bayhurst Assurance.