Insurance Agent - Torrington, CT

To become an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, you'll typically need experience in business management or the insurance field. Preferred qualifications also include 2-4 years in the insurance and financial services industry and relevant licenses like Life & Health, and Property & Casualty. Obtaining the FINRA Series 6 and 63 may also be necessary for certain regions.

Insurance Agents at Horace Mann enjoy a remarkable earning potential, characterized by a performance-based compensation package. You'll receive quarterly production incentives and additional earning incentives based on your activity during the first 48 months of your tenure, allowing for substantial income growth.

Absolutely! Horace Mann offers extensive training and ongoing support to new Insurance Agents. You will collaborate with a Regional Field Leader and have access to advanced technology and a Premier Service Rep to handle client service work, ensuring you have the tools necessary for success.

Yes! Horace Mann Insurance Agents have the flexibility to operate without the need for an external office. This allows you to work comfortably from home while building your agency and serving clients efficiently.

As an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann, your primary clients will be educators who depend on you for customized insurance solutions. You'll address their unique financial challenges and help safeguard their futures with tailored options, creating meaningful relationships as you grow your client base.

Insurance Agents at Horace Mann dedicate themselves to solving the financial challenges faced by educators. Your primary responsibilities include marketing your services, building client relationships, presenting insurance information in both one-on-one meetings and group settings, and attending various networking and industry events.

Focus on listening to their needs and understanding their specific financial challenges. Use your communication skills to relate personally to educators, showing empathy and commitment to helping them secure their financial future.

Utilize clear, direct language to explain policies, emphasizing the benefits tailored to the educator's needs. Visual aids and real-life examples can help create relatable scenarios, making the information easier to digest.

Touch upon relevant previous roles, emphasizing skills that relate to insurance sales, such as client relationship management, problem-solving, and product knowledge. Highlight metrics or results you've achieved in past positions to demonstrate your effectiveness.

Discuss time management techniques like prioritization, using calendaring tools, and setting goals. Share personal methods for keeping track of client communication and follow-ups that ensure you deliver timely service.

Express your drive for achievement, linking it to personal growth and the fulfillment of helping clients achieve financial security. Highlight how tangible rewards, like bonuses, can align your efforts with successful outcomes.

Listen actively to their concerns and ensure they feel understood. Address their hesitations with clear information and real-life examples, reinforcing the importance of insurance in safeguarding their financial future.

Discuss strategies such as attending education-related events, forming partnerships with schools, and using targeted marketing efforts that resonate with educators' values and needs.

Mention subscribing to industry newsletters, attending conferences or webinars, and engaging with professional networks. Continuous learning will ensure you stay informed about market changes and can adapt your offerings accordingly.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration, whether with your Regional Field Leader or fellow agents, to share insights, strategies, and resources that enhance your effectiveness in serving clients.

Outline a scenario where you faced challenges in closing a sale. Discuss your approach, the strategy you employed to turn the situation around, and what you learned from the experience that would benefit you as an Insurance Agent at Horace Mann.