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Insurance Broker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, or a related field. Many brokerages and insurers file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B transfers, renewals, and new petitions for licensed professionals placing commercial and personal lines coverage.
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Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders.
We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. We’ve built a workplace where talent is valued, and success is celebrated. With a focus on service, to our clients as well as our communities, our culture is defined by supporting each other. In this team-driven environment, Amwins creates the perfect place for you to grow your career with built-in support and opportunity to advance your knowledge base.
At Amwins, our people are our greatest asset. We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees, they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our Amwins Brokerage team in Irvine as a Insurance Broker Assistant, Professional Lines! This position is internally titled Senior Technical Assistant. This position is in office, five days a week. None of our positions are commission based or involve cold calling.
Each Brokerage Assistant provides vital team functions:
- Support brokers with day-to-day administrative tasks for both new and renewal accounts
- Enter and update client information in multiple online systems
- Gather and verify client details, ensuring accuracy across records
- Help with account setup and ongoing servicing
- Set up new accounts and assist with quote and policy processes
- Manage updates and changes to existing accounts (such as document revisions or policy updates)
- Collect and organize information for account renewals (for example, requesting updated reports and preparing renewal communications for agents)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for people with:
- 1+ year of insurance experience
- Active P&C License
- Strong desire to learn and grow an insurance career
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our valued team members:
- Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus potential
- Broad benefits package available
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to California regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
California Pay Range
$30.77 — $30.77 USD
INTRODUCTION
Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products - we're ready for even the most complex placements. We are the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders.
We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. We’ve built a workplace where talent is valued, and success is celebrated. With a focus on service, to our clients as well as our communities, our culture is defined by supporting each other. In this team-driven environment, Amwins creates the perfect place for you to grow your career with built-in support and opportunity to advance your knowledge base.
At Amwins, our people are our greatest asset. We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees, they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our Amwins Brokerage team in Irvine as a Insurance Broker Assistant, Professional Lines! This position is internally titled Senior Technical Assistant. This position is in office, five days a week. None of our positions are commission based or involve cold calling.
Each Brokerage Assistant provides vital team functions:
- Support brokers with day-to-day administrative tasks for both new and renewal accounts
- Enter and update client information in multiple online systems
- Gather and verify client details, ensuring accuracy across records
- Help with account setup and ongoing servicing
- Set up new accounts and assist with quote and policy processes
- Manage updates and changes to existing accounts (such as document revisions or policy updates)
- Collect and organize information for account renewals (for example, requesting updated reports and preparing renewal communications for agents)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for people with:
- 1+ year of insurance experience
- Active P&C License
- Strong desire to learn and grow an insurance career
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft 365 proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our valued team members:
- Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus potential
- Broad benefits package available
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Pursuant to California regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
California Pay Range
$30.77 — $30.77 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Insurance Broker
Verify your state licensing transfers cleanly
Each state issues its own insurance producer license, and H-1B approval doesn't automatically resolve licensing gaps. Confirm your current license is active and check reciprocity rules with your target state before accepting an offer.
Match your degree field to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the broker position. A finance, business, or risk management degree supports the specialty occupation argument; an unrelated major increases RFE risk and may require a credential evaluation.
Search LCA filings to identify real sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Insurance Broker roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated DOL certification for this occupation, not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants if they employ H-1B workers. Confirm enrollment early in the offer stage so your I-9 process and work authorization start date aren't delayed after your petition approval.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figure yourself so you negotiate above the floor, not below what the LCA requires.
Time your petition around licensing exam windows
If you're sitting for a Series 6, Series 63, or state insurance exam, coordinate the exam date with your I-129 filing timeline. USCIS adjudication runs three to five months standard, so a licensing delay can push your start date past the cap-gap or grace period window.
H-1B Visa Insurance Broker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Insurance Broker role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, risk management, business, or economics. Generic sales roles titled 'broker' that accept any degree won't qualify. The employer's job description must document the theoretical and practical knowledge required, and your degree must align with that field specifically.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new brokerage without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior status was lawfully maintained. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for approval before your first day, but the petition must be pending and non-frivolous.
How do I find Insurance Broker employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Insurance Broker roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which brokerages and insurers have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation through DOL, which is a direct indicator of active sponsorship rather than a general willingness claim on a company careers page.
Does my state insurance license affect the H-1B petition?
It can. USCIS may look at state licensure as evidence that a role meets specialty occupation standards. If your target state requires a license to place insurance and you don't yet hold one, address that in the petition. Some employers file the I-129 with a license pending, but you'll need it active before placing regulated lines of business.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Insurance Broker roles for prevailing wage purposes?
Insurance Brokers and agents are typically classified under O*NET code 41-3021 for Insurance Sales Agents. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA and calculating the DOL prevailing wage via OFLC Wage Search. The wage level assigned, from Level I to Level IV, depends on your experience, supervisory duties, and the complexity of accounts you manage.