Insurance Agent

About us

VanScoter Insurance Agency, LLC (www.vanscoterinsurance.com) an independent property & casualty (auto, home, business, and life insurance) insurance agency is looking for a full-time Customer Service/Sales Representative.

We care about our employees and like to show them how much we value them. Not only with financial rewards like bonuses and gifts, but with Agency events. Some of our recent events have been an evening a Red Wings Baseball game, dinner in an igloo, a boat ride on the canal, bowling, annual holiday party.

We give back to our community through our charitable giving program that has donated over $15,000 to various charities selected by our staff since 2019.

Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:15am-5pm and Friday 8:15am-4:30pm with 45 minutes for lunch.

**Job Overview:**

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Insurance Agent to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling insurance products to customers and providing exceptional customer service.

**Duties:**

– Sell insurance products to customers, both in-person and over the phone

-Assist clients with claims, billing questions, and payment options

-Review policies for accuracy and contact clients to discuss their needs

-Process policy changes and endorsements, ACORD applications, certificates of insurance

– Build and maintain a strong customer base

– Provide excellent customer service

– Negotiate with customers to reach mutually beneficial agreements

– Stay up-to-date on industry developments and maintain current knowledge of insurance products

– Manage and maintain accurate records of sales and customer interactions

– Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues

– Conduct retail sales activities to promote insurance products to potential customers

– Demonstrate a strong understanding of insurance products and their benefits to customers

– Develop a comprehensive understanding of insurance sales and the insurance industry

**Experience:**

– A bachelor’s degree is required

-A current NYS P&C Insurance License is required

-Proven experience in insurance sales

– Strong sales and negotiation skills

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team

– Knowledge of insurance products and the insurance industry

**Skills:**

– Analytical skills

– Communication skills

– Insurance sales

– Negotiation skills