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Vouch, Inc.

Insurance Advisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Vouch is the risk advisor that powers ambition. We're a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage purpose-built for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. Our ...

Rivian

Associate Insurance Advisor

Normal, IL · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

Role Summary As an Associate Insurance Advisor, you are a consultative expert within the Rivian Agency, responsible for analyzing complex customer needs, designing tailored coverage solutions, and ...

Rivian

Associate Insurance Advisor

Normal, IL · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

Role Summary As an Associate Insurance Advisor, you are a consultative expert within the Rivian Agency, responsible for analyzing complex customer needs, designing tailored coverage solutions, and ...

Rivian

Associate Insurance Advisor

Normal, IL · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

Role Summary As an Associate Insurance Advisor, you are a consultative expert within the Rivian Agency, responsible for analyzing complex customer needs, designing tailored coverage solutions, and ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance advisor in Illinois is $63,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an insurance advisor do?

Insurance advisors provide a range of insurance-related advice to individual customers. Your duties in this career involve financial management, client sales, and business advice for customers. You provide a detailed analysis of the current options available to your clients and suggest possible options for them to pursue. You also provide businesses with information related to compliance and insurance administration projects. You often work closely with underwriters and other people who assess risk to determine the best products for your customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an insurance advisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Insurance Advisor, you need a solid understanding of insurance products, financial planning, and relevant regulations, often backed by certifications such as a state insurance license. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and policy management systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and persuasive communication help build trust and effectively address client needs. These skills ensure advisors can provide tailored solutions, maintain compliance, and foster lasting client relationships in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges insurance advisors face when building a client base, and how can they overcome them?

Insurance Advisors often encounter challenges such as building trust with new clients, differentiating their services in a competitive market, and managing client objections or misconceptions about insurance products. To overcome these hurdles, Advisors can focus on developing strong interpersonal communication skills, staying updated on industry trends, and leveraging client referrals and networking events. Many successful advisors also invest time in ongoing education and utilize digital tools to maintain meaningful client relationships and streamline their workflow.
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Infographic showing various Insurance Advisor job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,578 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Insurance Advisor

Chicago, IL • On-site

Vouch, Inc.
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Vouch, Inc.external

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Interact directly with clients through email, video calls, and other communication tools to advise on appropriate coverages and help satisfy third-party contract requirements.

  • Manage the client lifecycle from application submission through to binding coverage with carrier partners, including constructing and presenting customized insurance proposals.

  • Plan and execute daily sales activities such as conducting video calls, responding to emails, and maintaining documentation in the CRM.

Job description

About Vouch:
Vouch is the risk advisor that powers ambition.
We're a tech-enabled insurance advisory and brokerage purpose-built for growing companies in technology, life sciences, and professional services. Our clients are ambitious leaders building complex businesses, and we help them manage risk with tailored advice, smart coverage, and responsive service.
Backed by over $200M from world-class investors, Vouch combines deep industry expertise with AI-powered tools to deliver a better insurance experience. Our digital workflows reduce friction, speed up decisions, and give our clients the confidence to move faster.
Why should you join our team and Vouch?
Not only is this an exciting and growing team where you can drive a real impact on our operational scalability, but Vouch is also the preferred insurance provider to customers of Y Combinator, Brex, Carta, and WeWork. We're a quickly growing startup that believes in transparency and acknowledgment with our team members and cultivating a values-driven company. Our values are "Be Client Obsessed", "Own it together", "Act with integrity and empathy", "Stay Curious and Grow", and "Empower People."
What does a work environment look like at Vouch?
This role will be based near one of our hub offices in Chicago, New York or San Francisco. We require the team members to be in the office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to foster close collaboration and team building.
Role Responsibilities:
As a member of the Early Stage Advisor Team, you will be responsible for ensuring our clients have a great experience through the sales and onboarding process. Insurance Advisors interact directly with our clients through email, video calls, and other communication tools to advise them on the appropriate coverages for their companies and help them satisfy third party contract requirements for coverage.
We pride ourselves on making things fast, easy, and tailored for our customers. Some of our best customer feedback is about our amazing customer experience and service. You'll be responsible for helping us scale that reputation while also playing a key part in the growth and expansion of our team through the introduction of new products, processes, and technology.
What you'll do:
  • Establish trusted relationships with our customers, ensuring they are comfortable with and able to utilize the tools/services available through the Vouch platform
  • Assess our clients' risk profiles, advise them on appropriate risk management best practices as a licensed professional, and assist with the purchase of coverage
  • Manage the client lifecycle from application submission through bind with a suite of carrier partners, including online carrier portals
  • Construct and present customized insurance proposals to clients
  • Plan and execute daily sales activities such as conducting video calls with clients, responding to emails, and maintaining appropriate documentation in our CRM
  • Deliver consistent and timely responses, follow-through, and follow-up in response to client requests and issues
  • Maintain a healthy pipeline and conduct pipeline reviews with your manager

About you:
  • 2+ years of sales, brokerage, customer service, or other client-facing experience - within the insurance industry preferred
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to be agile and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Possesses competitive drive to outperform peers and continuously improve hard and soft skills
  • Dependable, positive, and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills
  • Active/Current Property and Casualty License or obtained within 30 days of start date
  • Ability to drive success through ambiguous and complex situations
  • Takes initiative to problem solve when meeting resistance

Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of Commercial P&C coverage lines
  • Exposure to and passion for early-stage startups and/or high growth environments
  • Experience working within a CRM and multiple communication tools (Salesforce, ZenDesk, etc.)
  • Prior experience in a quota-carrying role with responsibility for achieving individual quantitative goals

Vouch provides several benefits to help you bring your best self to work:
  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • ⚕ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Wellness allowance
  • Technology allowance
  • Company-sponsored personal and professional development
  • L&D: Partnerships with Ethena and monthly Lunch & Learns
  • Wellbeing: access to many wellbeing perks, including Peloton, Fetch, OneMedical, Headspace care+, etc.
  • Caregiver Support: company seed into the dependent care FSA and company sponsored Care.com membership.
  • Regular performance reviews: Vouch conducts regular performance discussions with all team members, offering goal setting and check-ins, development discussions, and promotion opportunities.

What to expect in a typical interview process:
(Please note these steps may vary slightly depending on the role)
  • 30-minute phone call with our recruiting team
  • 30-45 minute video interview with the hiring manager
  • Meet the team! 30-45 min 1:1 video discussion with 3-4 team members you'd work closely with in the role
  • Executive chat (role dependent)

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Compensation philosophy:
The On Target Earnings (OTE) for this role are $85,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience.
($60,000 - $65,000 base salary + $25,000 variable compensation)
The base salary listed in the job posting represents what you can expect to earn on an annualized basis. This role is hourly and non-exempt, with overtime eligibility for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are part of our total compensation package, which also includes benefits and other perks. We also include stock options in all compensation packages and believe all Vouch employees should have the opportunity to become owners in the company. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, location, and business need. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Vouch believes in putting our people first, and building a diverse team is at the front of everything we do. We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ranges of abilities. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of our growing team.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@vouch.us.
The pay range for this role is:
85,000 - 90,000 USD per year (Chicago Office)

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