Remote Sales Associate

The Wood Agency Life; St. Albans (VT); Remote; USD 40,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead systems access

Mentorship from agency leaders

Weekly team calls & scripts

Remote work

Job summary

The Wood Agency Life is seeking self-motivated individuals for a 100% remote, 1099 life insurance sales role. You will guide families who requested information through options, help with applications, and support licensing before selling.

No prior insurance experience needed, but licensing is required in your state. You'll work as an independent contractor earning commissions, with ongoing training, lead systems, and mentorship from Ben and Andrea of the agency.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for handling prospects and clients.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently from home.
• Effective time management to prioritize multiple cases and licensing steps.
• Familiarity with regulated product requirements and state rules.

Responsibilities

• Speak with individuals who requested information about life insurance.
• Assess household needs, goals, and concerns before presenting options.
• Walk through suitable life insurance options and complete applications.
• Support clients through underwriting and keep them updated.

Skills

People skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Regulatory compliance

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.