Remote Sales Associate

The Wood Agency Life; Bossier City (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wood Agency Life in the United States is seeking motivated individuals for a remote, 1099 life insurance sales role. No prior insurance experience is required, but state licensing is required before selling; this is a 100% remote independent-contractor position.

You will speak with families who requested information, discuss household goals, walk through suitable options, and guide clients through underwriting and the application process. Ongoing training and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Willing to complete state licensing before selling (licensing required).
• Able to work independently from home with reliable internet and equipment.
• Authorized to work in the United States; 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Speak with people who have requested information about life insurance.
• Ask about household goals and concerns before presenting options.
• Walk through suitable options and complete the application with the client.
• Stay with each case through underwriting and keep the client informed.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Licensed (state)

Independent work at home

Technology proficient

Tools

CRM

Job description

No insurance experience needed. This 100% remote, 1099 independent-contractor life insurance sales role is open to career changers. You'll help families who requested information understand their options and apply, and we walk you through licensing first.

What you'll actually do

• Speak with people who have already requested information about life insurance
• Ask about the household, goals, and concerns before presenting anything
• Walk through suitable options and complete the application with the client
• Stay with each case through underwriting and keep the client informed
• Record notes and next steps in the CRM after every conversation
• Learn products, carriers, and state rules through ongoing training

Who this is a fit for

• A career changer from any field who's willing to learn a regulated product
• Good with people, and honest when the answer to a question is "it depends"
• Able to manage your own time at home without daily check-ins
• Willing to complete state licensing before selling; timelines vary by state
• A computer, a phone, and reliable internet
• At least 18 and legally authorized to work in the United States

What we provide

• Help working through state licensing, even if you've never touched insurance
• Contracts with 43 carriers, so you can compare options for each family
• Access to exclusive lead systems built around people who've already asked about coverage
• Weekly team calls, call reviews, scripts, and ride-alongs available to agents
• One-on-one mentorship from Ben and Andrea, who run the agency

Compensation

1099 independent contractor, commission-based. No salary or hourly pay; earnings depend on individual production.

If you want to be told exactly what to do each hour, this isn't the right fit.

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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.