H-1B Visa Life Insurance Agent Jobs
Life Insurance Agent roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or business. Large regional insurers and national carriers with active LCA filing history are your most viable targets. Licensing requirements add a layer most candidates underestimate.
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Company Overview:
More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.
But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.
About the Role:
Sales Agent - Life
Job Summary:
The Licensed Sales Agent - Life position supports our SelectQuote Life division by selling fully-underwritten and simplified-issue life insurance with a focus on term policies. You’ll be delivered warm leads on a daily basis with no cold-calling, prospecting, or travel required.
- High earning potential – Majority of Sales Agents make over $100K annually in a W-2 environment
- High volume – Steady influx of leads resulting in several sales per day
- Warm leads – All leads are provided and most are pre-screened and delivered as warm transfers
- Focus on selling – Our Case Management department handles administrative support
- No prior insurance sales experience required – We will provide training to prepare you for success
- Licensing in multiple states – Fees paid for and processed on your behalf
- Benefits – Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k) + company match and 100% vesting after 4 years, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off, floating holidays, paid maternity leave, paid parental bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, jury duty pay, and other paid leaves vary based on work location
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
SelectQuote offers high base-pay during your ramping period plus performance-based earnings that result in an average first-year compensation of $70-80K. After their first year, over half of the Sales Agents in the Life division earn over $100K annually, and our top performing Sales Agents earn over $200K annually.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to help clients every day by ensuring that they have the right coverage to protect their families. SelectQuote makes a real difference in our clients’ and employees’ lives, which has earned us a national award for “Best Place to Work.”
Skills/Abilities:
- Time Efficiency & Technology Skills – Successful Sales Agents thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, technology-driven environment and are able to multitask and manipulate multiple screens including our CRM, quote tool, and carrier guidelines while continuing a structured conversation with the client
- Coachability & Willingness to Learn – Successful Sales Agents continually seek opportunities to hone their skills and are quick to absorb the feedback and coaching provided through workshops and call reviews (listening to their own calls as well as others’) in addition to taking advantage of the many resources at their disposal for further training and development
- Competitive Personality & Internal Motivation – Successful Sales Agents are tenacious one-call-closers and possess a strong drive to succeed along with the ambition to improve each day and achieve each new goal set in front of them
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or the equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 1-year sales experience preferred with a strong history of award-winning success
- Call Center experience preferred
- Insurance experience preferred
- Life resident insurance license. If you do not currently have a Life resident insurance license, you must become licensed by a given deadline. (Licensing costs will be reimbursed after successfully completing our training program.)
Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Hardwired high-speed internet connection with a minimum download speed of 20mbps and upload speed of 20mbps
SelectQuote Core Values:
Service: We create positive customer experiences.
Entrepreneurship: We create, innovate, & take risks.
Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.
Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.
Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.
Teamwork: We help, support, & celebrate each other.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Life Insurance Agent
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Life Insurance Agent H-1B petitions are routinely challenged because the role doesn't always require a specific degree. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact job title and confirm the employer's job description mandates a bachelor's in finance, economics, or a related field.
Get your state insurance license before offers
Most states require a resident insurance license before you can sell policies. Securing your license ahead of time removes a common employer objection and shows you can hit the ground running without a costly filing delay on their end.
Target carriers with LCA filing history in your state
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify insurers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for insurance or financial sales roles in your target state. Carriers that have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented H-1B filing history for insurance and financial sales roles. This cuts out companies that will stall or decline once they learn sponsorship is required.
Clarify prevailing wage tier with your employer early
DOL prevailing wage levels for insurance agents vary significantly by geography and job zone. Ask the hiring manager which wage level they intend to certify before the LCA is filed so there are no surprises when your offer letter is issued.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing upgrades standard H-1B adjudication to a 15-business-day window. If your employer has a specific onboarding date tied to a licensing cohort or sales cycle, request premium processing in writing before the petition is prepared.
H-1B Visa Life Insurance Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Life Insurance Agent role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. If the employer's job description lists a degree in finance, economics, business, or actuarial science as a requirement rather than a preference, the role is on solid footing. Vague postings that accept any degree weaken the petition significantly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Life Insurance Agent positions?
Large national carriers and regional insurers with dedicated HR compliance teams are the most consistent sponsors. You can identify them by searching verified LCA filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers that have previously filed for insurance and financial sales roles rather than companies that may be open to sponsoring in theory but have no track record.
Does a Life Insurance Agent need a state license before the H-1B is filed?
The H-1B petition can be filed before you hold the license, but most employers won't extend an offer until you're licensed or close to it. Licensing exams vary by state, and some employers won't absorb the compliance risk of onboarding an unlicensed agent. Passing the exam before your job search removes this as a negotiation friction point.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Life Insurance Agent roles?
DOL sets prevailing wages for insurance agents by geography and experience level. Your employer must certify they'll pay at least the wage level that matches your duties and qualifications. Commission-heavy compensation structures can complicate this because USCIS requires the base salary alone to meet the prevailing wage threshold, not total expected earnings including commissions.
Can a Life Insurance Agent switch employers on an H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file the petition before your current authorization expires to maintain continuous work authorization.