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Insurance agent jobs for single mothers
Help people choose the right cover for their home, car, health or life, with a state license and hours that can often flex around the school day.
What the job is
Insurance agents explain policies, compare options, quote prices and sell cover for homes, cars, health, life and businesses. Much of the work is service: updating policies, renewing them and helping clients through claims. Some agents work for one insurer, while others work for agencies that place cover with several insurers.
Pay
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $37,330 |
| Median | $62,280 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $138,140 |
The median hourly wage was $29.94. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. The wide range reflects commission: top earners often sell much more.
Licensing
BLS says insurance sales agents must have a license in each state where they work, with separate licenses for life and health insurance and for property and casualty. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners puts it simply: anyone who sells, solicits or negotiates insurance in the United States must be licensed as a producer. In most states you complete set courses and pass a state exam, and most states require continuing education.
How we screen for insurance roles
License
We check any license you hold against your state’s public license lookup.
Lines and products
We ask which lines you are licensed for and which products you have sold or serviced.
How you are paid
We confirm the pay structure with the employer, salary, commission or both, and explain it to you before an introduction.
Questions about insurance agent jobs
How do I get an insurance license?
Each state licenses its own agents. In most states you complete set courses and pass a state exam, with separate licenses for life and health insurance and for property and casualty. Your state’s insurance department explains the steps.
Is insurance sales paid on commission?
It varies. Some agency roles pay a salary, some pay commission, and many mix the two. We tell you how a role is paid before we introduce you.
Do agents need continuing education?
Yes, in most states. BLS notes that most state licensing authorities require continuing education on topics such as insurance law, consumer protection and ethics.
Tell us about your license or sales experience
Send us any license you hold, the lines you can sell and the hours you can keep. We look for agency roles that fit.