Will “Sales Specialist” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
92% Chance of Automation
“Sales Specialist” will probably be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #565 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
Job Description
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 41-3021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 67,760.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 32.00
- Currently, there are 385,700 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Insurance Sales Agents”.
Also Known As…
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Underwriting Sales Representative
- Sales Representative
- Sales Agent
- Producer
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Agent
- Agent
- Account Manager
- Account Executive
- Surety Bond Agent
- Strategic Account Executive
- Solicitor
- Service Representative
- Selling Underwriter
- Sales Special Agent
- Sales Associate
- Representative
- Policy Writer, Sales
- Placer
- Pension Agent
- Outside Sales Representative
- Organizer
- Network Contractor
- Life Insurance Salesperson
- Life Insurance Agent
- Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
- Insurance Underwriter, Sales
- Insurance Special Agent
- Insurance Solicitor
- Insurance Salesperson
- Insurance Salesman
- Insurance Representative
- Inside Sales Representative
- Home Office Representative
- Health Insurance Specialist
- Health Insurance Sales Agent
- Group Leader
- Group Insurance Specialist
- Group Insurance Special Agent
- Financial Representative
- Field Service Representative
- Field Representative
- Field Marketing Representative
- Estate Planner
- Enrollment Specialist
- District Sales Coordinator
- District Agent
- Debit Agent
- Customer Service Representative (CSR)
- Contact Worker
- Contact Person
- Compensation Agent
- Commercial Lines Insurance Agent
- Business Account Leader
- Burial Agent
- Broker
- Bond Writer
- Accounts Executive
- Account Specialist
- Account Representative
- Account Leader
Tasks for “Sales Specialist”
- Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
- Explain necessary bookkeeping requirements for customer to implement and provide group insurance program.
- Plan and oversee incorporation of insurance program into bookkeeping system of company.
- Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
- Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance.
- Install bookkeeping systems and resolve system problems.
- Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.
- Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
- Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.
- Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
- Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
- Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
- Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.
- Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
- Attend meetings, seminars, and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
- Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
- Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
- Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laser printers
- Digital cameras
- Pen-based computers
- Desktop computers
- Postage meters
- Notebook computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- YouTube
- Results International Systems Artius Suite
- LIDP Consulting Services The Administrator
- Insurance Technologies Corporation InsurancePro
- FINEOS Insure
- Cygnus Software IncomeMax
- Fiserv FSC Manager
- Agency Software AgencyPro
- CPU Tracker Software CPU Tracker
- MI-Assistant MI Management System
- Applied Systems Vision
- Benefits Technology Group SalesLogix
- Applied Systems The Agency Manager
- Vulcan Solutions Vulcan Insurance
- Insurance Technologies ForeSight Enterprise
- QuickQuote QuickFile Agency Management System
- G2X Agility:Insurance
- Microsoft Excel
- Hoffman Computer Systems Amsoft
- United Systems and Software Individual Life and Health Administration System
- CoVirt VirtGate
- Web browser software
- Medical procedure coding software
- InStar Orion
- Insurance rating software
- Special Agent
- Infospectrum Quick Insure
- Skywire Software Policyware
- Microsoft Word
- Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
- Agency Master
- Microsoft Outlook
- Insurance Technology Consultants WOW
- Allied Financial Software Act4Advisors
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Insurance analysis software
- Tritech Financial Systems General Insurance Management System GIMS
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Insurance Systems WebWriter BackOffice
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet software
- AMS Services AMS 360
- Allstar Software Systems Kofax
- irs-aims MARS
- GBS Agency Expert
- NaviSys Front Office
- Advantage Information Systems The Agency Advantage
- DORIS FILESERVERonline
- North American Software Associates Eclipse
- Online Database Solutions Agent Intelligence
- E-Z Data SmartOffice
- AMS Services AMS Sagitta
- Tangle S Creations Your Insurance Office
- Terrace Consulting AgencyInsight
- Word processing software
- Underwriting software
- Scheduling software
- Agency management software