Life Insurance Sales Agent

New York Life is looking for energetic individuals, ideally with sales experience, to join New York Life's growing team in the Minot area for a rewarding career opportunity in the insurance and investment industry. The New York Life-Huizenga Team is led by Dr. Leroy Huizenga, a North Dakota native (Minot HS 1992) and award-winning New York Life Partner. With years of experience in leadership and financial management and a track record of helping others succeed in multiple industries, Dr. Huizenga approaches his role as a Partner as a supportive coach, helping agents in teams get the most from themselves as they achieve their own goals and dreams. Successful candidates will build a personal practice with New York Life's support and backing. They will serve individuals, families, and businesses in North Dakota and beyond, offering them our comprehensive insurance protection, asset accumulation, and wealth preservation solutions. Responsibilities involve securing the necessary insurance licenses, participating in and completing New York Life's paid training program, building a clientele with New York Life's support, and providing excellent ongoing client service. New York Life, a Fortune 100 company, offers industry-leading training, compensation, and benefits to its agents. The company encourages and supports further licensures and certifications, provides opportunities for training in particular practice models (e.g., retirement planning, wealth advisory, etc.), and provides opportunities for promotion. Applicants with prior experience in insurance, sales, banking, real estate, and/or business are especially encouraged to apply. Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000 yearly Responsibilities: Aid policyholders with the insurance claims process while supervising the progress of current insurance claims Develop a prospective customer base and advertise our insurance products through referrals, cold calling, networking, and other marketing strategies to secure new business Provide warm and professional customer service while onboarding new clients and maintain existing clients, including booking appointments, inquiry response, insurance eligibility, claim submissions questions concerning billing and insurance policies Identify new client insurance needs, insurance risk, goals, current coverage, and financial situation by scheduling meetings for new customers, ensuring a personalized experience Maintain databases, records, and bookkeeping, ensuring all paperwork is up to date Research and provide financial advice and strategies through educational meetings or seminars that are suitable based on client risk tolerance and financial objectives Assess each client’s potential life and financial needs to create an individualized financial plan that leverages the products and services we offer Use a CRM to organize each client’s financial status, goals, cash flow, and monetary expectations for use in their individual financial plan Help clients implement financial recommendations such as life insurance, savings plans, mutual funds, and other financial products Leverage marketing and social media tools to identify, pursue, and secure new clients who can benefit from having a trusted financial service professional Qualifications: Must have graduated high school or received GED, a Bachelor’s degree is desired Customer service or experience as a sales representative are highly valued Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Previous health insurance or life insurance experience a plus Possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills Candidates with active investment licenses preferred About Company New York Life recruits and hires thousands of new agents every year, many of whom are established professionals seeking a more rewarding career. Becoming a New York Life agent is an ideal opportunity for individuals who want to build a financial services business with significant income potential, help others achieve financial security, and maintain a flexible schedule. We offer tremendous guidance, encouragement, and training for those who want to take this path.