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Smith Village

Life Enrichment Facilitator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.45/hr

Associates degree in recreational Therapy (Preferred) * Passion for working with seniors Job Duties ... Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account * Generous paid ...

Smith Village

Life Enrichment Facilitator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.45/hr

Associates degree in recreational Therapy (Preferred) * Passion for working with seniors Job Duties ... Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account * Generous paid ...

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How much do life insurance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for life insurance associate in Chicago, IL is $69,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,100.00 and $80,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Life Insurance Associate vs Insurance Agent?

AspectLife Insurance AssociateInsurance Agent
CredentialsTypically requires licensing and sometimes insurance-specific certificationsRequires licensing; certifications vary by state and product
Work EnvironmentOften works in insurance offices, call centers, or corporate settingsWorks independently or with agencies, meeting clients in person or remotely
Industry UsageCommonly employed by insurance companies or agencies to support sales teamsLicensed to sell various insurance products directly to clients

In summary, a Life Insurance Associate primarily supports insurance sales and customer service within a company, often focusing on administrative or support tasks. An Insurance Agent actively sells insurance policies directly to clients and may handle a broader range of insurance products. Both roles require licensing, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ.

What does a life insurance associate do?

A life insurance associate helps clients select appropriate life insurance policies, explains coverage options, and assists with applications and claims. They often work in insurance agencies or brokerages, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge of insurance products. The role may involve meeting sales targets and maintaining client relationships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Life Insurance jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Life Insurance jobs in Chicago, IL are:

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Chicago, IL • On-site

Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company
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$41K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Write new quality insurance business and conserve existing policies.

  • Provide ongoing service to policy owners and develop action plans to meet sales and growth objectives.

  • Participate in regular planning and review meetings to track activity, sales, and service goals.

Transamerica rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Insurance Representative is directly responsible for writing new quality business, conserving existing business, providing ongoing quality service to policy owners in accordance with the Insurance Representative's Agreement and maintaining a program of continuous self-improvement. The primary aspect of the Insurance Representative position is to sell. All other functions, particularly policy owner services, provide the opportunities to increase sales activity.
The Representative reports directly to a Managing Representative, Associate Director or Managing Director and is expected to meet weekly and annual objectives agreed upon with his/her immediate supervisor for the number of submitted life & health applications, life and health placements, life & health annualized controllable increase, Personal Financial Planning (PFP) sales interviews, Quality Life Check-ups (QLCs), first year and renewal persistency, first year and renewal lapse limits and all other required annual objectives. The Representative, with his/her immediate supervisor's approval, is responsible for the creation, development and implementation of action plans that are consistent with Company and personal objectives. In order to accomplish these goals, the Representative has to demonstrate the ability to work without close supervision and to work evening hours and weekends. The Representative is expected to perform at levels that will result in net premium growth on the agency to which he/she is assigned.
The Representative will establish annual individualized objectives on the Representative's Marketing Plan. He/she will create, develop and implement the methods/activities/action plans necessary to achieve the annual objectives. The Representative will participate in an individual Action Planning Conference (APC) with his/her direct supervisor on a regular basis for the purpose of meeting the individual's activity, sales, service and training goals established in the Representative's Marketing Plan.
The Representative is expected to perform at levels that will result in net premium growth on the agency to which he/she is assigned.
Qualifications
Education - High school diploma required. An undergraduate college degree, in a business-related field (i.e., marketing, business administration, management, etc.) preferred.
Years and type of experience required/preferred - One to 3 years of experience in an insurance sales environment preferred, but not required.
Life and health insurance license is required.
Valid driver's license and dependable/reliable transportation.
Establishes high goals and expectations. Able to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work and make personal sacrifice in order to reach goals. Conducts oneself and communicates in a professional manner.
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