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Sell life, health, property, and casualty insurance policies, along with automotive and other lines of coverage. An agent may be employed by an insurance company, work independently as a broker, or refer clients on to independent brokers.
$40,000
Lower reported wage
$60,370
Median
$135,660
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Create free account →State licenses are required; life-and-health and property-and-casualty lines require separate authorization. [1]
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U.S. career guide. Program, employer, and state requirements can differ.
BLS 'Insurance Sales Agents' (41-3021). Median $60,370; 3.3% growth. 572,600 jobs.
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Ask whether training is paid and how base pay, commissions, renewals, and leads work. [1]
Compare tuition after aid, required supplies and exams, travel, and any unpaid training time for the route you choose.
Planning questions: request a written estimate from each program or sponsor. A total cost has not been verified here.
A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
An optional business foundation; licensing and product training still govern entry. [1]
Contact customers, explain coverage options, and help clients choose insurance policies. [1]
Agents work in agencies, insurer offices, or independently and may visit clients. [1]
Usually full time; client meetings and sales goals can affect hours. [1]
Prospecting, complex policy details, changing rules, and customer trust require persistence. [1]
Experienced agents may specialize, lead an agency team, or run an independent business. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.