Columbus Life offers independent producers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes a deferred compensation plan and errors and omission coverage, as well as recognition opportunities such as our family-focused National Producer Conference.
Compensation
- Multi-level contracting
- Weekly commission payments
- Commission payment via electronic fund transfer
- Commission statements available on secure extranet
- Immediately vested renewals
- Full commissions on most riders and ratings
- Commission annualization available to qualifying producers
- Competitively high target premiums
- Spillover first-year compensation available on some products
Benefits
- Deferred compensation programs with match incentives
- Competitive Errors & Omissions coverage program
- Highly-discounted CE courses available though company extranet, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week
Recognition
Presidents Leadership Forum
Imagine floating in luxury through the Mediterranean Sea, fixing your binoculars on a pod of whales just off the coast of America's last frontier, or taking in a private concert of the Vienna Boys Choir in Austria. These are just a few activities that Columbus Life's elite producers have experienced at the annual President’s Leadership Forum (PLF). Those who participate in the forums, always held in the world’s most impressive destinations, return with glowing reviews and life-long memories of their experiences. Columbus Life’s President hosts the top 12 to 20 producers at the PLF each year. Against the backdrop of such locales as County Clare, Ireland, Vienna, Austria, and the history-rich ports of the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas, the purpose of the conference is for senior management to receive and deliver critical information regarding operations, sales concepts, field support, and products offered by Columbus Life. The exclusive PLF locations are announced at the beginning of each year. We offer this exciting conference to top producers by invitation only. Invitation eligibility is based on the following factors: contribution to revenue (including production and retention of assets under management), loyalty, and support given to the company (e.g., Field Advisory Committee, Field Product Team, sales ideas, etc.).
National Producer Conference
Family, leisure, business and luxury are combined each year at our National Producer Conference. Top producers are educated on the company’s products and services and receive critical information from management. Traditionally, the NPC is held at family-centric sites – such as the Walt Disney World® Resort and Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas – to allow producers to combine valuable family time with professional growth. Other sites have included Lake Tahoe, California; Banff Springs, Canada; Amelia Island, Florida; and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. With the next NPC venue announced at the beginning of each year, there is plenty of time for family members to get excited and start counting down. Attendance is by invitation only to top producers.
Eligibility takes into account the following factors: contribution to revenue (production, number of cases and retention of assets under management), loyalty, and support given to the company (e.g., Field Advisory Committee, Field Product Team, sales ideas, etc.).
Sales Awards
These unique, annual awards are rare, limited-edition, three dimensional works of art. Newly designed each year especially for Columbus Life, these timeless and elegant treasures recognize your sales achievements.
Sales Contests
Columbus Life holds sales contests each year. Contest leaders are recognized weekly during each contest period, and leading producers can earn prizes in several categories, such as pre-loaded MasterCards and conference credit.
Exploring Columbus Life Magazine
The company’s official magazine, Exploring Columbus Life, is sent to our entire field throughout the year, with cover stories and articles featuring our elite representatives. This gives our successful producers the opportunity to share their stories with their colleagues in the industry. Featured professionals are also offered reprints of their special articles for distribution to their clients and contacts.
Inside Columbus Life Newsletter
Our monthly communication positions monthly and year-to-date sales leaders, sharing your first-class work with your peers.
Referral Program
Producers who refer new general agents to Columbus Life are recognized for their efforts. By helping us grow, our financial professionals receive a prize once the referred GA has paid production with Columbus Life.