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Insurance Sales Agent roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as business, finance, or economics. Large carriers, brokerage groups, and financial services firms with consistent LCA filing history are your most viable targets.
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INTRODUCTION
Alliant Insurance Services is hiring for a Licensed Agent at our Sizeland Medicare office!!
Sizeland Medicare Strategies
Helping retirees and families navigate Medicare, protect what matters most, and plan for a more confident retirement.
For nearly three decades, Sizeland Medicare has provided personalized guidance across Medicare planning, life insurance, and retirement income strategies for clients throughout the country.
OFFICE LOCATION
719 E. Grand River Ave. Brighton, MI 48116
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to promote the company's product portfolio via the telephone and internet to support and to increase company revenue and profit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the company’s product portfolio and provide service assistance to consumers;
- Respond to consumer inquiries through calls both inbound and outbound as well as internet inquiries;
- Deliver prepared sales scripts to educate, inform and provide solutions to potential customers. Describe solutions for individual sales situations;
- Communicate with consumers regularly regarding product information, rate changes and key benefits;
- Monitor compliance with program reporting rules and sales requirements;
- Update and maintain proprietary Lead Advantage System in accordance with policies and procedures;
- Document each and every consumer contact with detailed notes;
- Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of the organization and Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees;
- Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management;
- Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three (3) or more years general insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center) experience
- Life/Health Insurance license
SKILLS
- Active Life and Health Insurance license in resident state
- Working knowledge of insurance services industries and specific current knowledge of product lines assigned to the sales associate
- Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology
- Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers
- Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts
- Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc.
- Skill in the use of time management and organization skills
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public
- Skill in project management
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner
- Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situation
- Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication
- Ability to persuade
- Ability to run quotes for products
- Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests
- Ability to read, write and communicate English effectively
- Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies
- Ability to actively contribute to team effort
- Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions
- Ability to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame
- Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language is required and bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Insurance Sales Agent
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Insurance Sales Agent is SOC code 41-3021. Pull the O*NET profile to confirm the typical education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Without that alignment, USCIS can issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Insurance Sales Agent roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code before. Prior filings signal that the employer understands the H-1B process and has already cleared internal legal and HR approvals.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 41-3021 in your target metro before any offer discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, and commission-heavy structures can complicate wage compliance.
Clarify commission structure in your offer letter
Many insurance roles pay a base plus commission. Your H-1B petition must show your guaranteed base salary meets prevailing wage. Get the fixed base confirmed in writing before your employer files Form I-129, since variable pay alone won't satisfy DOL requirements.
Confirm state licensing requirements early
Most states require a property, casualty, or life insurance license before you can sell. Some employers won't file an H-1B petition until you're licensed. Start your state licensing exam process during the offer stage, not after the petition is filed.
Time your petition around the April cap filing window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for October 1 start dates, with USCIS registration opening in March. If you receive an offer after April, negotiate a start date for the following fiscal year or ask whether the employer qualifies for cap-exempt filing.
H-1B Visa Insurance Sales Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Insurance Sales Agent role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is structured. USCIS requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, business, or economics. Generalist sales roles without a defined degree requirement often don't qualify, but positions at insurers or brokerages requiring quantitative or analytical credentials can. Review the O*NET profile and the job description carefully before applying.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for insurance sales roles?
Large carriers, regional insurance groups, and financial services conglomerates are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Smaller independent agencies rarely file because the legal and compliance overhead isn't built into their operations. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for Insurance Sales Agent roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by LCA filing history for this specific occupation.
How does commission-based pay affect my H-1B petition?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify that your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Commission income doesn't count toward that threshold. If your base salary is below the prevailing wage for Insurance Sales Agent in your metro, the LCA won't be certified and the H-1B petition can't proceed. Confirm the fixed base meets DOL requirements before your employer files.
Do I need a state insurance license before my employer can file an H-1B petition?
Not necessarily at the petition stage, but many employers require it before extending a formal offer or initiating the H-1B filing process. Insurance sales roles typically require a state license to legally conduct business. If you're still in the licensing process, clarify with the employer whether they'll file the petition while you complete your exam, or whether licensure is a condition precedent to filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or move to a different insurance company?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. Insurance sales roles transfer more smoothly when both positions share the same SOC code and specialty occupation basis.