Insurance Agent I

Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?

At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.

As an Insurance Agent I, you will have the opportunity to acquire the Insurance industry knowledge necessary to achieve licensing (P&C), with all training and associated costs covered by AAA Northeast! Services new Insurance accounts by processing payments, researching underwriting criteria and acting as liaison with Insurance Companies, demonstrating Five Diamond Service in all interactions. Once licensed, sells property and casualty insurance products to members who contact us over the phone, online and in retail branches — no cold calling!

What you will do:

• Insurance Sales Responsibilities: • Sell all insurance products and services, meeting or exceeding sales goals. • Compile coverage and rating information; confirm insurer’s underwriting criteria, coverage and premium data. • Provide the member with product and premium proposals that best fit their needs. • Develop leads and prospects by responding to referrals in a timely manner. • Participate in sales programs designed to develop insurance prospects; maintain prospect files in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. • Develop general knowledge of Life & Commercial products, working towards making referrals to licensed agents.
• Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities: • Develop familiarity with various insurance carrier products, services, technology and processes. • Follow all agency processes and procedures in quoting and binding coverage, as well as receipt and processing of all member payments. • Work with Quality Assurance and Underwriting departments to minimize error and omission exposures. • Gain general knowledge of insurance practices, including the scope of an agent's authority.
• Member Service Responsibilities: • Provide AAA Five Diamond service to all current and prospective AAA Insurance clients • Services new Insurance accounts by processing payments, researching underwriting criteria and acting as liaison with Insurance Companies. • Build professional relationships with clients, insurance company representatives, dealerships, real estate agents, etc., to ensure success of AAA Insurance and to broaden community knowledge of AAA Insurance products and services. • Gain knowledge of the AAA Northeast membership and its benefits to be able to offer and sell to clients.

The pay range for this position in New York City or Westchester County is $25.00 - 26.00 p/h. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Annual bonuses are some of the additional forms of compensation offered. Additionally, employees may participate in our award winning medical, dental, vision, wellness, financial (6% 401k match), and a wide array of other employee and membership benefits.

Education
High School Diploma Required Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience

2+ years sales or service experience, Insurance sales experience preferred but not required Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Property & Causality License to be obtained within six months within 180 Days Required

AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.