Licensed Insurance Agent

Job Title: Licensed Insurance Agent – Personal Lines

Location: Hanford, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

Pay: $20–$25/hour DOE + Monthly Incentives

About the Opportunity

Key Staffing is partnering with a growing and well-established insurance agency seeking a Licensed Insurance Agent to join their Personal Lines team. After a slowdown during COVID, the company is experiencing renewed growth and is looking to add a motivated, customer-focused professional to support their expanding client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed agent looking to build their career in a supportive, team-oriented environment with strong training and long-term growth potential.

Position Overview

The Licensed Insurance Agent will be responsible for supporting clients with their personal insurance needs. This role blends inside sales and customer service, requiring someone who can confidently educate clients, build relationships, and identify opportunities to grow business.

This position reports directly to the department leader and joins a team of five, making this the sixth team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Write new business and provide accurate insurance quotes
• Cross-sell additional coverage and identify upsell opportunities
• Ask for referrals and contribute to new business growth
• Handle inbound client inquiries regarding policies, coverage, and pricing
• Educate clients on insurance options and explain policy details clearly
• Maintain strong relationships through excellent customer service
• Balance administrative tasks with sales and service responsibilities

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days

• Successfully onboard and learn internal systems and processes
• Adapt to a fast-paced, client-facing environment

By 6 Months

• Demonstrate independence and self-sufficiency
• Effectively utilize notes, tools, and internal resources
• Show initiative (ex: proactively communicating with underwriters)
• Contribute to team success through strong performance and collaboration

Qualifications

Required

• Active Insurance License (Property & Casualty preferred)

Preferred

• Experience in personal lines insurance
• Familiarity with Applied Epic (or willingness to learn)

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment & Culture

• Hands-on training with a transition to autonomy
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Leadership encourages resourcefulness, note-taking, and problem-solving
• Ideal for individuals who are team-oriented, ethical, and growth-minded

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$25/hour DOE
• Monthly incentive opportunities based on new business

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision (100% employee coverage, 50% dependents)
• 401(k) with 3% match (eligible after 1 year)
• Paid Time Off:
• 2 weeks (Year 1)
• 3 weeks (Years 2–5)
• 4 weeks (5+ years)
• Paid federal holidays

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (paid for full 40 hours)

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed and motivated to grow within the insurance industry
• Strong communicator who can balance inside sales and service
• Coachable, proactive, and team-oriented
• Driven to provide high-quality service and build long-term client relationships

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business.

We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to cbalz@hirekeystaff.com