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Life Insurance Sales Agent

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$91K - $118K/yr

Entry Level Life Insurance Insurance Agent Location: Knoxville, TN - In Office Position Type: 1099 ... Sales Representatives. No previous insurance experience or active license is required. What We ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for life insurance telephone sales agent in the United States is $72,458.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Life Insurance Sales Agent

Dallas, TX

$100K/yr (+ commission)

Full-time

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Job description

Apply today to embark on a rewarding career in a stable, industry-leading company that prioritizes doing right by its clients! We are looking for a self-disciplined, highly motivated new team member who is interested in helping clients achieve their financial goals and building a great career as a life insurance agent in the process. You will leverage our expansive line of products to develop financial strategies customized for each individual, family, and business you serve. Join us today!

Challenging, interesting work that will motivate you every day—that’s what we can offer you. Being an insurance and financial professional at New York Life is more than a profession; it’s an opportunity to shape your own future.

Leveraging everything that New York Life offers you sets you up for success as an agent and puts you on track toward a fulfilling career.

  • Professional training

  • Expert field consultants

  • Dedicated New York Life Home-Office support

  • Digital sales and marketing tools

  • Company and industry conferences

  • And much more

These are the traits you'll need: Self-discipline, Resilience, Persistence, Determination.

This is a career for the long term. Insurance and investments are at the heart of our business, and the people who sell our products are the key to our ongoing success. Unlike other companies, we understand the importance of a vibrant sales force, and we’re committed to its growth. Plus, as an insurance and financial professional at New York Life, you’ll benefit from the stability and reputation you gain from working with a recognized and respected leader in the industry. We’ve been serving the insurance and financial needs of Americans for 175 years. It’s a history of achievement that you can be proud to be a part of.

Compensation:

$70,000 - $100,000 at plan yearly


Responsibilities:
  • Prospect and contact potential clients to discuss their financial needs and concerns
  • Present an array of potential solutions using our competitive suite of products and services to help clients identify and achieve their financial goals
  • Offer high-quality life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, securities, investments, and other products for insurance and retirement, education, and business planning needs
  • Create and implement business and marketing plans that will expand your client base
  • Develop your professional skills and knowledge through the New York Life training curriculum 
  • Obtain optional licenses, with help from the company, to sell investments and other securities products concerning wealth management and advanced planning
  • Potential for growth within the company
  • Manage schedule and calendar
  • This is a full-time position

Qualifications:
  • Sales experience preferred with a growth mindset
  • Strong business acumen
  • Must possess uncompromising integrity
  • Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks and contacts
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate complex skills
  • Motivated and driven personality
  • Self-disciplined
  • Willingness to obtain licensure, if necessary
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs
  • Innovative and self-driven
  • Flexibility

About Company

As a mutual company, we are accountable only to you. That means we are fully aligned with our policy owners, not with outside investors or Wall Street. This allows us to focus on delivering lifelong value to our customers.

As a mutual company with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with clients' interests and priorities. New York Life has been around for over 174 years of industry success. We are a Fortune 100 company and are ranked No. 71 on the Fortune 500 list in 2019. New York Life is the Largest Mutual Insurer in the U.S4. We have been in business since 1845, and we have a long and impressive track record of helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals.