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Insurance Agent - Mundelein, IL

COUNTRY Financial Agency · Mundelein, IL · Full time

Posted Mar 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why Mundelein? What ties do you have to the area, and what do you know about the people who live there?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ties to or knowledge of the community, since local trust is what builds this business.

Tell me about a time you chose the honest answer even though it cost you something.

What they are checking: Whether they will recommend what a client needs when a different sale would pay them more.

This is an independent contractor role. What tells you that you are ready to own a business instead of drawing a paycheck?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the risk and self-direction of agency ownership and have thought about it honestly.

What would you do

A client calls upset after a claim was handled slowly. What is your role?

What they are checking: Whether they stay involved with clients after the sale, which is what keeps households for years.

How would you balance chasing new clients with service for the clients you already have?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that retention builds an agency's long-term value as much as new sales do.

Mundelein is a Lake County community. Many of your likely clients there would be families and small business owners in Lake County. How would you reach them in your first six months?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn knowledge of the local market into a specific plan for finding clients.

A prospect only wants the cheapest auto quote. How do you take a consultative approach without losing them?

What they are checking: Whether they can uncover wider needs like home or life coverage while respecting what the client asked for.

About the work

What would your marketing budget go toward in year one, and how would you track whether it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they measure cost per new household instead of spending on activity that feels busy.

Walk me through a full coverage review for a household with two cars, a home and young kids.

What they are checking: Whether they can cover property, liability and life needs in one meeting without overwhelming the family.

What licenses do you hold now, and what is your plan to get the rest before you open?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the property, casualty, life and health licensing they need and have a timeline.

Walk me through how you would explain the difference between term and whole life insurance to a young couple who just bought a house.

What they are checking: Whether they know the products well enough to explain them simply and match them to a real need.

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The full job description

As published by COUNTRY Financial Agency.

We’re looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial professionals who want to own their business and help clients prepare for life’s planned and unexpected moments with the right insurance products. COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents have the opportunity and the autonomy to build a rewarding, financially stable career while enriching lives in the communities we serve. The Career Our insurance agents take a consultative approach to grow business with existing and prospective clients. As independent contractors, they are in business for themselves but not by themselves, and they: • Diversify their income through our portfolio of property and casualty, life and health lines. • Have the flexibility to manage their schedules to balance their careers and personal interests. • Educate clients and prospects about our products and services. • Collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank® Financial Advisors to inform clients of our financial products and services. • Establish an office and build a staff. We Offer COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents have uncapped earning potential and: • Opportunities to earn performance-based global trips and financial rewards. • Access to continued learning and marketing resources. • Affiliation with our 100-year-old brand heritage and family-focused culture that values authenticity and integrity. • There is no buy-in required. Qualifications Successful COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents are: • Entrepreneurial, motivated, and goal driven. • A strong communicator with excellent business acumen. • Committed to linking your efforts with tangible rewards. • Passionate about making positive impacts in their communities. Required Licenses* • Property/Casualty State Insurance License* • Life/Health State Insurance License* Preferred Experience • Bachelor’s Degree • 2+ years of experience in the insurance and or financial services industry • 5+ years of business ownership or managerial experience About Us COUNTRY Financial® is the trade name for a collective of affiliated insurance and financial services companies. This means we have an extended family of support and a large backing. Since 1925, COUNTRY Financial has been dedicated to helping others plan for their future while also protecting what matters most to them. What started long ago as a simple commitment on Midwest farmlands has expanded to become a FORTUNE 1000 insurance and financial services organization proudly serving 19 states. Our insurance agents, financial advisors, and employees remain dedicated to serving nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as and financial services products. And our consistent AM Best A+ rating means we have the financial strength to keep the promises we make to our clients. *These licenses are not required to apply; however, the candidate’s ability to obtain these licenses is essential when a contract decision is made. COUNTRY Financial® is the marketing name for the COUNTRY Financial family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY), which include COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, and their respective subsidiaries, located in Bloomington, Illinois. Investment management, retirement, trust, and planning services provided by COUNTRY Trust Bank®. The investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment company should be carefully considered before investing.

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