Role Overview
Kemper is hiring a principal-level Insurance Agent Trainee. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Role Overview
Join to apply for the Sales Representative, Life Insurance role at Kemper .
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Field Role
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive.
Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Day-to-day Activities
- Conducting sales presentations, recommending products, closing sales, and using our Customer Care Sales Model
- Continuously prospecting for sales opportunities
- Collecting premiums from policyholders based on a pre-arranged schedule
- Responding promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.
- Appropriately keeping records, accounting for money collected, and processing paperwork.
Our Agents Are Expected To
- Increase the agency size
- Build strong working relationships with customers
- Devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
- Commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Customer service experience
- The ability to visit customers and prospects door-to-door
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license with 100k/300k auto insurance coverage
- Dependable vehicle as daily travel is required
- Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check, and drug screening
- Authorized to work in the United States
Preparation
- Licensing –We provide assistance and guidance to those who are preparing to sit for licensing exams.
- Basic Training – New agents complete a basic development program that includes self-study, classroom time, role-play, and extensive fieldwork.
- On-the-job training allows new agents to earn a paycheck while learning their profession.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation for the role is fully Commission-Based. Kemper offers competitive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Major Medical & Dental, Short-term & Long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Insurance Agent Trainee position at Kemper?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kemper. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Insurance Agent Trainee position at Kemper located?
This position is based in CA. Kemper has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Insurance Agent Trainee at Kemper earn?
Kemper has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Insurance Agent Trainee role at Kemper posted?
This role was posted on April 16, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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