Independent Insurance Agent

Job description

Fun & Rewarding career. Relaxed work environment. Endless income potential.

Busy independent property & casualty insurance agency in Santa Barbara, CA, is looking to add one, or two, career-oriented professionals to their team and grow its presence. As a customer facing insurance professional, you will be responsible for developing & retaining clients, analyzing needs, and selling appropriate insurance products in efforts of expanding the company’s presence, brand reputation, and client base..

Salary

$50,000 - $75,000 a year Commission

(Salary dependent on applicant experience)

Job Type

Insurance Sales - Permanent

Responsibilities:

· Build, develop and maintain your own book of business within the agency.

· Present and sell Personal & Commercial insurance policies to new and existing clients

· Analyze, develop, and calculate suitable coverage's based on clients' needs & risk tolerance

· Seek opportunities to access and cultivate new markets

· Service and resolve agency client inquiries and needs

· Expand business reach and agency brand through networking

· Comply with insurance standards and regulations

· Comply with carrier partner standards, processes, and conditions

· Assist other agency team members where needed

· Attend training sessions, courses, etc. to maintain up to date skills.

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in insurance field is preferred.

· Ability to build rapport with clients and prospects

· Strong Sales and production driven mentality

· Strong negotiation skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to prioritize and multitask

· Works well in a team setting, as well as on their own

· Must possess critical thinking attributes and detail-oriented skills

· Must adhere to strong ethics & integrity

What We Offer

· Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive pay based on experience and effort
• Paid time off
• 401(K) matching

Compensation:

Position provides a base salary structure along with commission-based compensation with very generous commission splits.

Base salary is based on experience.

Commission split is highly competitive and remains consistent amongst new and renewal business as well as consistent amongst personal and commercial business.

We do not promote only new business focus nor target only specific accounts.

We understand that our success is dependent on our client’s satisfaction. Client satisfaction then translates to client retention which is renewal income. Although we strive to always get seek out and pursue new clients, we equally strive to maintain our client base. As such, we reward our brokers equally for those retention efforts the same as we do for their new client efforts.

We also understand that client opportunities may come in different shapes and sizes. We don’t limit our brokers to focus in specific areas. Our agency has always been a general agency that provides a broad range of insurance products. Our brokers are expected to assist a client across all areas of insurance as they need. As such, we also reward our brokers equally for those personal insurance efforts the same as we do for their client’s commercial insurance.

About Santa Barbara Insurance Agency:

Santa Barbara Insurance Agency is a full-service Independent Property & Casualty agency that provides insurance and financial products. Dedicated to protecting our communities from catastrophic financial events, we assist our clients in assessing their risks and procuring insurance products that help address those client needs. Our focus is always client centered and we continually strive for excellent service, knowledge and client satisfaction.

Company address: 1920 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Work Location: In person