Full-Time

Intermediate Life Solutions Specialist

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USAA

USAA

10,001+ employees

Financial services for military members and families

Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$47.4k - $85kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Tampa, FL, USA + 4 more

More locations: Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Plano, TX, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Operating Systems
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Required maintenance of Life/Health license
  • Required annual completion of AHIP and Broker/Carrier appointments when applicable.
  • 1 year of financial industry and/or life sales experience
  • Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication
  • Experience acquiring and applying new concepts and information
  • Experience processing and analyzing information
  • Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines
  • Experience resolving conflict and negotiating
  • Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment
  • Experience participating in or leading teams
  • Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required
Responsibilities
  • Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, faxes, and video telephony. Special Acquisitions Team employees will primarily place outbound calls triggered from underwriting work items.
  • Asks questions to discover key information, including life events, and to understand member needs. Documents relevant information.
  • Uncovers and recognizes life events, understands and assesses the member's needs, financial situation, and goals.
  • Develops and understands appropriate life insurance strategies based on individual member needs. Provides intermediate protection planning advice, including insurance protection, estate planning and enhanced solutions like long term care products.
  • Recommends relevant life insurance product and solutions and refers members who may need financial advice to the respective department.
  • Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and resolves objections using intermediate sales techniques and intermediate persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
  • Monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation.
  • Educates membership on implications of economic, industry trends and tax law changes, as well as USAA's products and services.
  • May conduct outbound follow-up calls to complete member acquisition of products and services previously discussed.
  • Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
  • Guides and influences less experienced team members.

USAA provides financial services specifically for the military community, including active-duty members, veterans, and their families. They offer a variety of products such as auto, home, life, and health insurance, as well as banking services like checking and savings accounts, credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Their retirement services include investment options and personalized financial planning. USAA operates on a membership model, allowing only military members and their families to join, which helps them understand and meet the unique financial needs of this community. Unlike many other financial institutions, USAA's leadership team has military backgrounds, reinforcing their commitment to serving their members with a focus on financial wellness and community support.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1922

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • USAA's investment in digital tools and platforms enhances customer experience, reflecting its adaptability and commitment to innovation.
  • The company's focus on military appreciation and partnerships, such as with the Frisco RoughRiders, strengthens its brand loyalty within the military community.
  • Despite layoffs, USAA's continued hiring and filling of over 8,300 jobs this year indicate robust growth and adaptation to changing business needs.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoffs and top-level departures, including the upcoming retirement of CEO Wayne Peacock, could lead to instability and affect employee morale.
  • USAA's poor ratings from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in 2023 and 2022 highlight potential regulatory challenges and reputational risks.

What makes USAA unique

  • USAA's exclusive membership model allows it to deeply understand and cater to the specific financial needs of the military community, unlike broader financial institutions.
  • The company's leadership, with many having military backgrounds, ensures a strong alignment with the values and needs of its members, setting it apart from competitors.
  • USAA's commitment to corporate responsibility and community resilience initiatives further distinguishes it as a socially responsible financial services provider.

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