Insurance Agent - Aurora, IL

Looking for Your Next Career Move?

We're looking for an individual with savvy people skills who wants to make a real impact in their local school communities. Here's why you belong at Horace Mann:

• Born to Connect - You enjoy being part of school communities, building trust effortlessly- whether you're chatting with first-year teachers, seasoned educators, or principals-- earning their trust through genuine interactions.
• Master Networker - You know one connection leads to a dozen more. Your patient, strategic, and driven to become the trusted insurance expert schools rely on-- You focus on authentic conversation that build trust over time.
• Heart for Educators - You're not just here to sell -- you're here to serve. You deeply respect the work of educators, using your influence to create a ripple effect of trust and referrals, making you the go-to insurance expert in the schools.

Sounds like you? We have an Agency Owner position at Horace Mann that most insurance sales roles don't offer.

Imagine this: You're a specialist at Horace Mann, that exclusively serve educators. You’re known as THE Go-To Insurance Expert in your schools—where every conversation with a teacher, principal, or staff member doesn’t just solve a problem, it sparks a chain reaction.

If you do right by one educator, they’ll happily tell their coworkers, “Call Horace Mann—they’re who we all use.” That’s organic growth on steroids. At Horace Mann, we set you up to work within these communities (schools, districts, unions, associations), so you’re not starting from scratch—you’re building on partnerships that already matter.

Here’s the best part: No cold calls. No buying lead lists. Instead, we connect you directly with educators where they already are—at work, in the places they feel most at ease. You'll build relationships rooted in trust, not transactions.

Establishing yourself as "THE School’s Insurance Expert" isn’t just a title—it’s a game-changer for your career, your reputation, and the educators you serve.

If you're someone who thrives on building connections, this is your chance to build and drive our Aurora, IL $1million  market expansion. At Horace Mann, your people skills meet our proven platform-- together, we don't just grow careers. We transform how educators feel about insurance.

Why Horace Mann?

In a world of Insurance Agent gigs, not all are cut from the same cloth. It's not about rowing harder, but choosing the right boat. 

There are many reasons why Horace Mann is the best choice for Agents. Here are just a few:

• We are the largest financial services company focused on educators. There are over 7.5 million K-12 educators nationwide and the market offers substantial growth potential.
• We have a highly reputable brand awareness serving in our niche market. We have over 80 years of data regarding educators.
• We have a strong loyal customer base. Our customer retention is over 94%.
• We offer a wide range of products and services. We have everything from life insurance to annuities to investment management.
• We are a strong and stable company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
• We have one of the highest agency profit margins in the industry. Our business model keeps your expenses extremely low.

Horace Mann is here to help you unlock your full potential by providing:

• You an industry competitive performance-based [1099] compensation.
• You an under-served local K-12 Public Educators market to increase your opportunity for success.
• You a protected territory so you won't trip over another HM agent inside the schools.
• You a reputable brand recognition in K-12 public education community.
• You a network system to become, 'THE School's Insurance & Financial Expert that EVERYONE Uses'.
• You special access to school campuses.
• You with a cutting-edge CRM platform. This AI-powered tool improves client interactions and fosters strong relationships.
• You a dedicated Premier Service Rep to support you with client service work.
• An Agency Consultant, New Agent Support Team, and a Retirement Business Development Consultant will provide you support and resources.

Several Factors Will Dictate Your Level Of Success, Including

• A Relationship Builder - Your natural ability to build authentic relationships shines in school communities. Your emotional intelligence transforms every interaction into a lasting partnership built on trust.
• Master of Growth - You see the bigger picture-- how one meaningful connection naturally cascade to many more. No rushed sales pitches, just genuine relationships that compound over time.
• A Community Champion - You truly respect educators and can use your influence to create a network of trust, making you the go-to insurance expert in the schools.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and business management skills.
• 2-5 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry
• General Lines Life and Health Insurance License
• General Lines Property and Casualty Insurance License

Horace Mann Educators Corporation - Founded by Educators for Educators

Educators founded the Horace Mann Educator Corporation in 1945. We are the most comprehensive national multi-line insurance and financial services company dedicated to serving America's educators and families. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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