Life Insurance Agent
Job details
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $75,000 - $120,000/yr
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
- Apply on
- jobs.wizehire.com
About this role
Looking for a chance to achieve new career heights on a dedicated, compassionate team of successful insurance agents? Our insurance agency is expanding and needs the help of a life insurance agent to grow our list of prospective clients and onboard new clients. Our ideal candidate is great with people, a naturally talented salesperson, and harbors incredible customer service skills and a passion for helping those in need. You’ll have an opportunity to help a thriving insurance team succeed and make a tangible difference in our clients’ lives every day. If this sounds like a job you’d love, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Determine new customers’ insurance needs, desires, insurance risk, prior coverage, and financial standing via booked consultations to ensure the best client experience possible
- Grow new business by generating a prospective customer base and advertise our insurance products via networking, asking for referrals, cold calling, and other marketing strategies
- Aid policyholders with the insurance claims process while supervising the progress of current insurance claims
- Onboard incoming and retain existing clients via a variety of customer service tasks, such as appointment booking, and responding to inquiries regarding billing, coverage, eligibility, and insurance policies
- Maintain databases, records, and bookkeeping, ensuring all paperwork is up to date
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus
- Current Life & Health insurance license is greatly valued
- Client service experience as a sales representative a plus
- Background in the health insurance or life insurance industries preferred
Compensation
$75,000 - $120,000 yearly
About New York Life - Metro DC
New York Life Insurance Company is one of the most respected and financially strong institutions in the industry, with over 175 years of history. At New York Life, we are committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses build long-term financial security through personalized insurance and financial solutions. We focus on developing high-performing professionals by providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support, including licensing for Life, Health, and Securities.
What We Offer:
- Structured training and mentorship
- Licensing support and career development
- Access to a broad range of financial solutions
- Flexible work environment with strong income potential
- Clear path to leadership opportunities
- Fortune 2024: World's Most Admired Companies
- Forbes 2024: America's Best Employers for Diversity
- Seramount: 2024 Best Companies for Multicultural Women.
- Over $1.2 trillion LIFE INSURANCE PROTECTION IN FORCE. Includes term, whole, and universal life