Insurance Agent - Seeking Military Vet

Job Description

Job Description

Transition Your Military Expertise into Financial Services: A career in the military builds skills and experiences that naturally align with a successful transition into financial services. From discipline and strategic planning to leadership and teamwork, these qualities create a strong foundation for helping others while achieving personal and professional growth.

• Resilience and Discipline: The focus, determination, and resilience ingrained through military service are invaluable when building meaningful member relationships and achieving long-term career success.
• Strategic Decision-Making: The ability to assess situations, plan effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure mirrors the skills required to guide members through critical financial planning.
• Leadership and Trust: Military professionals often earn trust and build strong bonds within their teams, a quality that translates seamlessly to creating credibility and rapport with members.
• Fulfilling Career Potential: Transitioning into financial services allows military professionals to leverage their skills in a rewarding career that combines personal growth, leadership opportunities, and financial achievement.

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About the Role: As an Insurance Agent, your role centers on building strong client relationships and understanding their protection goals. You’ll provide personalized advice and craft customized strategies to help members protect what matters most. Additionally, there is a clear growth path from Insurance Agent to Financial Advisor, allowing you to expand your expertise and offer even more comprehensive financial guidance as you advance in your career.

Why Agents Excel: Our streamlined onboarding process prepares most new agents to start within 30 days. A mentorship program ensures early success, with 25-35 appointments alongside experienced mentors. Agents benefit from paid licensing, professional designations, and a mission-driven career serving fellow Catholics.

Key Qualifications: While a 2 or 4 year degree is preferred, it’s not required. Candidates must be ready to quickly obtain (or reinstate) state insurance licenses and FINRA certifications. To align with the Knights of Columbus charter and IRS nonprofit requirements, agents must meet specific membership criteria, which are limited to Catholic men as defined by the organization.*

Benefits and Incentives:

• Path to exceed $100,000 in first year earnings, with starting draw.
• Up to $12,000 in training grant.
• Significant variable perks including commissions, bonuses and incentive trips, offering unlimited earning potential based on performance.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and disability insurance.
• Retirement including Pension and 401(k).

What Sets Top Agents Apart: Faith-driven and active in their parish, successful agents follow structured processes, embrace learning, and rise to challenges. They are self-motivated, disciplined, energetic, and possess a strong work ethic. Candidates who are open to growth and new career opportunities thrive in this role.

Meet Our Leaders: Jeff Niemeyer, Shaun Moore and Tyler Sheehan:

Jeff Niemeyer - General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 19+ years.
• Prior Experience? Worked in Cell Phone sales prior to beginning with KoC after college.
• Passionate About? Enjoys spending time with 3 boys and watching them play basketball, football, baseball, and hockey, while always cheering on the Blues!. Jeff loves spending time with his wife traveling and still personally playing hockey every week!
• Vision for Growth: Passionately dedicated to transforming the lives of agents and advisors by fostering professional growth while expanding the agency’s impact, ensuring more Catholic families across Illinois achieve financial security and peace of mind.

Shaun Moore - Assistant General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 10+ years.
• Prior Experience? Gained valuable experience in real estate and as a Financial Aid Advisor at a local university before joining KoC.
• Passionate About? Loves spending time with his wife and traveling around the world, visiting over 30 different countries.

Tyler Sheehan - Assistant General Agent:

• How long with KoC? 10+ years.
• Prior Experience: Joined KoC immediately after graduating from Lake Land College, where he focused on Accounting and Business Management.
• Passionate About? Loves spending time with his wife and 2 kids, enjoying traveling, hunting, and playing golf.

About the Niemeyer Agency: As the #1 Knights of Columbus agency in Illinois for over a decade, the Niemeyer Agency proudly serves Catholic families across most of the state, offering trusted financial guidance to thousands of members statewide. Due to the organization’s nonprofit status, we are seeking Catholic men to join our team of financial services professionals, helping us continue our mission of service and excellence.*

* This qualification is in accordance with the Knights of Columbus' governing charter and bylaws, as a Catholic fraternal benefit society under IRS Section 501(c)(8).

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Join the Award-Winning Niemeyer Agency – Knights of Columbus (KoC)!

As the #1 Knights of Columbus agency in Illinois for over a decade, the Niemeyer Agency proudly serves Catholic families across most of the state, offering trusted financial guidance to thousands of members statewide. Due to the organization’s nonprofit status, we are seeking Catholic men to join our team of financial services professionals, helping us continue our mission of service and excellence.*

About Us: Founded in 1882 by Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney and parishioners of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus embodies the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Our mission is to provide spiritual and financial protection for Catholic families while fostering a sense of community and faith among members from diverse backgrounds and stages of life.

Charity lies at the heart of everything we do, supporting a wide array of initiatives that uplift the sick, disabled, and those in need. As a fraternal benefit society, we deliver financial security for members and their families, transforming premiums into meaningful charitable impact. Guided by our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, we uphold core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Respect, making the Knights a fulfilling and mission-driven career home.

Check out this impactful video about why you should consider becoming an Agent with the Knights of Columbus – A Career Rooted in Faith and Family:

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Join the Award-Winning Niemeyer Agency – Knights of Columbus (KoC)!\r\n\r\nAs the #1 Knights of Columbus agency in Illinois for over a decade, the Niemeyer Agency proudly serves Catholic families across most of the state, offering trusted financial guidance to thousands of members statewide. Due to the organization’s nonprofit status, we are seeking Catholic men to join our team of financial services professionals, helping us continue our mission of service and excellence.*\r\n \r\nAbout Us: Founded in 1882 by Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney and parishioners of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus embodies the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Our mission is to provide spiritual and financial protection for Catholic families while fostering a sense of community and faith among members from diverse backgrounds and stages of life.\r\n\r\nCharity lies at the heart of everything we do, supporting a wide array of initiatives that uplift the sick, disabled, and those in need. As a fraternal benefit society, we deliver financial security for members and their families, transforming premiums into meaningful charitable impact. Guided by our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, we uphold core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Respect, making the Knights a fulfilling and mission-driven career home.\r\n\r\nCheck out this impactful video about why you should consider becoming an Agent with the Knights of Columbus – A Career Rooted in Faith and Family: