Remote Life Insurance Sales Pro (1099 Independent Contractor)

The Wood Agency Life; Huron (SD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing guidance

Carrier network access

Lead systems access

Weekly team calls & ride-alongs

Mentorship by agency leaders

Job summary

The Wood Agency Life is seeking experienced field service and insurance professionals for a 100% remote, 1099 independent-contractor role in life insurance sales. You will follow up with leads, present coverage options, and guide clients through the underwriting process.

This position emphasizes self-direction, licensing readiness, and access to a broad carrier network. You’ll work from home with ongoing training and mentorship from agency leaders.

Qualifications

• Background in field service or skilled trades.
• Comfortable giving direct answers and identifying what is right for the client.
• Willing to learn software including quoting tools and a CRM.
• State life insurance license required before soliciting or selling; plan to get licensed if needed.
• Self-directed with ability to manage own schedule; no foreman.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with people who requested information and set appointments by phone or video.
• Ask about the household before presenting anything, like scoping a job before quoting it.
• Walk through coverage options and complete the application together.
• Follow each case through underwriting and update the client along the way.
• Log calls, notes, and next steps in the CRM.
• Learn products, carriers, and state rules through ongoing training.

Skills

Client communication

Self-directed

CRM software

Sales experience

Licensing plan

Education

State life insurance license (or plan to obtain)

Tools

Quoting tools

CRM

Job description

The Wood Agency Life is seeking experienced field service and insurance professionals for a 100% remote, 1099 independent-contractor role in life insurance sales. You will follow up with leads, present coverage options, and guide clients through the underwriting process.

This position emphasizes self-direction, licensing readiness, and access to a broad carrier network. You’ll work from home with ongoing training and mentorship from agency leaders.