Insurance Sales Representative

The Wood Agency Life; New Britain (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wood Agency Life is hiring remote insurance sales representatives to support families in the New Britain, Connecticut area who are reviewing life insurance options and applying for coverage. This is a 100% remote, work-from-home position — you’ll connect with clients by phone and video from anywhere.

No insurance background is required — licensing coursework takes about two weeks, and the agency walks you through it.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; licensing coursework with agency guidance.
• Comfortable speaking with people by phone and video.
• A computer, a phone and reliable internet for remote work.
• Able to follow a process and keep cases organized.
• Clear, plain-spoken communicator who can explain coverage without jargon.

Responsibilities

• Speak with clients by phone and video at scheduled times to discuss life insurance options.
• Assess family budgets, health, and goals before presenting options.
• Present term, whole life, mortgage protection, final expense, IUL or annuity options and complete the application with the client.
• Submit applications through carrier e-app and quoting platforms.
• Log calls, appointments and case notes in the CRM.
• Maintain contact with clients as their cases move through underwriting and carrier updates.

Skills

Clear communicator

Phone/video selling

Education

State life insurance licensing course

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Wood Agency Life is hiring remote insurance sales representatives to serve families in the New Britain, Connecticut area who are reviewing life insurance options and applying for coverage. This is a 100% remote, work-from-home position — you'll connect with clients by phone and video from anywhere. No insurance background is required — licensing coursework takes about two weeks, and the agency walks you through it. This role suits people who like talking with others and want structured support while they learn the business.

What you'll do

• Speak with people who've asked about life insurance coverage, by phone and video, at scheduled times.
• Learn about each family's situation — budget, health, goals — before presenting any options.
• Walk clients through term, whole life, mortgage protection, final expense, IUL or annuity options and complete the application together.
• Submit applications through the carrier's own e-app and quoting platforms.
• Log calls, appointments and case notes in the agency CRM as you go.
• Stay in touch with clients while their case moves through underwriting and relay carrier updates.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; willing to complete a state life insurance licensing course with agency guidance.
• Comfortable speaking with people you haven't met yet, by phone and video.
• A computer, a phone and reliable internet for remote work.
• Able to follow a process step by step and keep pending cases organized.
• Clear, plain-spoken communicator who can explain coverage without jargon.

What we provide

• An independent agency with access to multiple carriers, so you're matching families to real options.
• Guidance through licensing coursework, typically about two weeks.
• Ongoing product, carrier and sales training.
• CRM access to track your pipeline.

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Pay is commission-based. No salary or hourly pay is provided. Earnings depend on individual production.

The Wood Agency Life. Ben Wood, NPN 20251128. Independent insurance agency. Agents are independent contractors (1099) paid under contract. A state life insurance license is required before soliciting or selling business, and licensing timelines vary by state. Equal opportunity — we consider every applicant regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.