Insurance Agent - Seeking Military Vet

Borrelli Agency - Knights of Columbus

Farmington Hills, MI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Transition Your Military Expertise into Financial Services: A career in the military builds skills and experiences that naturally align with a successful transition into financial services. From discipline and strategic planning to leadership and teamwork, these qualities create a strong foundation for helping others while achieving personal and professional growth.

Resilience and Discipline: The focus, determination, and resilience ingrained through military service are invaluable when building meaningful member relationships and achieving long-term career success.
Strategic Decision-Making: The ability to assess situations, plan effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure mirrors the skills required to guide members through critical financial planning.
Leadership and Trust: Military professionals often earn trust and build strong bonds within their teams, a quality that translates seamlessly to creating credibility and rapport with members.
Fulfilling Career Potential: Transitioning into financial services allows military professionals to leverage their skills in a rewarding career that combines personal growth, leadership opportunities, and financial achievement.

Check out this video to learn how the Knights of Columbus support homeless veterans, just one of the many ways they serve veterans nationwide: https://youtu.be/jwGp8N6LzXU

About the Role: As an Insurance Agent, your role centers on building strong client relationships and understanding their protection goals. You’ll provide personalized advice and craft customized strategies to help members protect what matters most. Additionally, there is a clear growth path from Insurance Agent to Financial Advisor, allowing you to expand your expertise and offer even more comprehensive financial guidance as you advance in your career.

Why Agents Excel: Our streamlined onboarding process prepares most new agents to start within 30 days. A mentorship program ensures early success, with 25-35 appointments alongside experienced mentors. Agents benefit from paid licensing, professional designations, and a mission-driven career serving fellow Catholics.

Key Qualifications: While a 2 or 4 year degree is preferred, it’s not required. Candidates must be ready to quickly obtain (or reinstate) state insurance licenses and FINRA certifications. To align with the Knights of Columbus charter and IRS nonprofit requirements, agents must meet specific membership criteria, which are limited to Catholic men as defined by the organization.*

Benefits and Incentives:

Path to exceed $100,000 in first year earnings, with starting draw.
Up to $12,000 in training grant.
Significant variable perks including commissions, bonuses and incentive trips, offering unlimited earning potential based on performance.
Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and disability insurance.
Retirement including Pension and 401(k).

What Sets Top Agents Apart: Faith-driven and active in their parish, successful agents follow structured processes, embrace learning, and rise to challenges. They are self-motivated, disciplined, energetic, and possess a strong work ethic. Candidates who are open to growth and new career opportunities thrive in this role.

Meet Our Local Leaders:

Benji Borrelli, Assistant General Agent:

Time with KoC: 13 years.
Prior Experience: Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, responsible for prospecting new clients for life insurance, long-term care, disability, retirement annuities, and investment services.
Passionate About: Charity and guiding people through life’s most important decisions. Married to his wife for 13 years, and together they are raising six children along with their dog, Nera. Their family treasures praying the rosary each night, playing in their large yard, taking road trips, and attending Knights of Columbus events together.
Vision for Growth? Benji is focused on mentoring the next generation of leaders within KoC, ensuring continued growth while staying rooted in faith, family, and service.

Patrick Arndt, Assistant General Agent:

Time with KoC: Over 13 years.
Prior Experience: Delivery and transportation/shipping business, serving as Operations/Project Manager for a privately owned company.
Passionate About: Spending summers with his family on Lake Huron, attending music festivals, and concerts. Married to his wife for 17 years, and together they have two children.

Thomas McCully, Assistant General Agent:

Time with KoC: 6 years.
Prior Experience: President of Zyomic Technologies, where he hired, trained, and managed 14 people across the United States.
Passionate About: Farming and hunting, with a love for the outdoors and building lasting traditions.

Mike Abdella, Assistant General Agent:

Time with KoC: 20 months.
Prior Experience: Agency Vice President for a company, where he oversaw 46 field offices, 152 agents, and 24 administrative positions.
Passionate About: Loves family life. Married to his wife for 40 years, and together they have two children.

https://www.kofc.org/en/our-careers/insurance-agent-careers.html

Company DescriptionThe Borrelli Agency – Knights of Columbus empowers motivated professionals to succeed through mentorship, faith-driven values, and unlimited growth potential. Our advisors provide families with life insurance, retirement planning, and financial strategies while serving their communities with purpose. With a culture rooted in service, integrity, and Catholic tradition, we offer the tools, training, and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Company Description

The Borrelli Agency – Knights of Columbus empowers motivated professionals to succeed through mentorship, faith-driven values, and unlimited growth potential. Our advisors provide families with life insurance, retirement planning, and financial strategies while serving their communities with purpose. With a culture rooted in service, integrity, and Catholic tradition, we offer the tools, training, and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally.