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Life / Health Insurance Sales Agent

Finance
Insurance Claims and Sales
Insurance Sales Agent

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.

At a Glance

Life / Health Insurance Sales Agent earns an average of $88,473/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Sales, Strong Work Ethic, Customer Service.

Avg Annual Salary

$88,473/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

28

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Insurance Sales Agents

Median Wage

$60,370/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.7%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Insurance Sales

4.8

Sales Prospecting

4.8

Underwriting

4.7

Selling Techniques

4.7

Marketing

4.7

Life Insurance Sales

4.6

Mortgage Loans

4.6

Lead Generation

4.6

Investments

4.5

Product Promotion

4.5

Cross-Selling

4.4

Product Support

4.3

Customer Advocacy

4.2

Closing Skills

4.1

Business Coaching

4.1

Financial Services

4.1

Insurance Industry

4.0

Common Skills (11)

Sales

5.0

Strong Work Ethic

5.0

Customer Service

4.9

Communication

4.9

Self-Motivation

4.8

Mentorship

4.5

Presentations

4.4

Scheduling

4.4

Self-Starter

4.3

Willingness To Learn

4.2

Multitasking

4.2

Certifications (2)

Life Insurance License

4.9

Life And Health Insurance License

4.3

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