Insurance Agent Jobs in Iowa
Insurance Agent jobs in Iowa concentrate in personal lines, commercial property and casualty, life and health coverage, and farm and agricultural insurance, with demand at every level from entry-level producers to senior account managers. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport generate the most consistent openings, anchored by large carriers and regional firms such as Principal Financial Group, Nationwide, and Farm Bureau Financial Services that maintain substantial Iowa operations. Captive and independent agency roles are the most in-demand, alongside group benefits and Medicare specialist positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About trainwell
trainwell is a national training company that partners with top-tier insurance agencies to help them grow. We provide sales systems, accountability, and performance training. As we launch a new recruiting division to meet our clients’ hiring needs, we are building a specialized team. We are looking for a dedicated Sourcer to focus on the most critical part of the hiring process: finding the right people.
The Opportunity
This is a specialized sourcing role. You will partner directly with our Recruiters to identify and engage passive talent for high-priority insurance roles, specifically Insurance Producers (Sales), Account Managers, and hybrid Producer/CSR roles. Your focus is on building talent pipelines, not on managing the full recruitment cycle. If you are a detective who loves the hunt and enjoys starting conversations with hard-to-find candidates, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Sourcing: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox AI, industry groups, niche job boards, and other creative search methodologies to identify qualified candidates for insurance agency roles.
- Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive talent for key roles, with a specific focus on candidates with experience in captive and independent agencies
- Initial Outreach: Craft and send compelling, personalized messages that convert prospects into applicants. You will engage passive talent, build interest, and drive candidates to apply for opportunities with our partner agencies.
- Market Mapping: Research and identify key talent pools in different geographic regions to support our partner agencies’ needs.
Requirements
Who You Are
- A Sourcing Expert: You have at least 1 year of experience sourcing or recruiting licensed and pre-licensed insurance professionals (Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health), with a proven ability to find candidates beyond traditional job boards.
- Resilient & Persistent: You understand that sourcing is a numbers game. You are comfortable with high outreach volumes and are not discouraged by rejection. You are persistent in your follow-up.
- Excellent Communicator: You can write a clear, concise, and engaging outreach message that gets a response. You are confident conducting brief phone screens.
- Organized & Metrics-Focused: You are highly organized and can track your sourcing activity, response rates, and candidate pipelines in our systems. You are driven by data and results.
- Industry-Curious: While you don’t need to be an insurance expert on day one, you are eager to learn the nuances of insurance roles to better identify and engage the right talent.
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Commission per successful placement
- Performance Bonuses
- Health Insurance
- 401k with match & Roth 401k
- PTO, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
About trainwell
trainwell is a national training company that partners with top-tier insurance agencies to help them grow. We provide sales systems, accountability, and performance training. As we launch a new recruiting division to meet our clients’ hiring needs, we are building a specialized team. We are looking for a dedicated Sourcer to focus on the most critical part of the hiring process: finding the right people.
The Opportunity
This is a specialized sourcing role. You will partner directly with our Recruiters to identify and engage passive talent for high-priority insurance roles, specifically Insurance Producers (Sales), Account Managers, and hybrid Producer/CSR roles. Your focus is on building talent pipelines, not on managing the full recruitment cycle. If you are a detective who loves the hunt and enjoys starting conversations with hard-to-find candidates, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Sourcing: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox AI, industry groups, niche job boards, and other creative search methodologies to identify qualified candidates for insurance agency roles.
- Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive talent for key roles, with a specific focus on candidates with experience in captive and independent agencies
- Initial Outreach: Craft and send compelling, personalized messages that convert prospects into applicants. You will engage passive talent, build interest, and drive candidates to apply for opportunities with our partner agencies.
- Market Mapping: Research and identify key talent pools in different geographic regions to support our partner agencies’ needs.
Requirements
Who You Are
- A Sourcing Expert: You have at least 1 year of experience sourcing or recruiting licensed and pre-licensed insurance professionals (Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health), with a proven ability to find candidates beyond traditional job boards.
- Resilient & Persistent: You understand that sourcing is a numbers game. You are comfortable with high outreach volumes and are not discouraged by rejection. You are persistent in your follow-up.
- Excellent Communicator: You can write a clear, concise, and engaging outreach message that gets a response. You are confident conducting brief phone screens.
- Organized & Metrics-Focused: You are highly organized and can track your sourcing activity, response rates, and candidate pipelines in our systems. You are driven by data and results.
- Industry-Curious: While you don’t need to be an insurance expert on day one, you are eager to learn the nuances of insurance roles to better identify and engage the right talent.
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Commission per successful placement
- Performance Bonuses
- Health Insurance
- 401k with match & Roth 401k
- PTO, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Insurance Agent Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm12
- COUNTRY Financial5
- AYS1
- TRAINWELL1
- RELI Exchange1
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Insurance
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance agent jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa insurance producer license issued by the Iowa Insurance Division
- Valid Property and Casualty or Life and Health license for relevant lines of authority
- Experience developing client relationships and meeting sales production goals
- Proficiency with agency management software and CRM platforms
- Strong communication skills for explaining coverage options to individuals and businesses
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred
Insurance Agent Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a insurance agent in Iowa?
You must obtain an Iowa insurance producer license through the Iowa Insurance Division before selling any insurance product. The process requires completing pre-licensing education for your chosen line of authority, such as property and casualty or life and health, passing the Iowa state licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE, and submitting a license application. A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement, though employers increasingly prefer candidates with a degree in business or finance.
Which companies hire insurance agents in Iowa?
Iowa insurance agent roles are posted by State Farm, COUNTRY Financial, and AYS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's concentration of major insurance carriers and regional farm bureaus headquartered in Des Moines means the state consistently produces more insurance agent openings per capita than most.
Which Iowa cities have the most insurance agent jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa, and Newton have the most insurance agent openings in Iowa. Des Moines dominates as the state's insurance capital, home to major carrier headquarters and regional offices, while Cedar Rapids supports a strong commercial and agricultural book of business, and Davenport draws from the broader Quad Cities market and its dense concentration of small and mid-size businesses.
Are there remote insurance agent jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and more than most sales roles, because licensed agents can often consult, quote, and bind coverage by phone and digital platforms without meeting clients face to face. About 100% of insurance agent openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry's growing comfort with virtual client relationships. Life, health, and Medicare supplement lines tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a insurance agent in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a captive agency, such as those affiliated with Farm Bureau Financial Services or Nationwide, which run structured new-agent training programs designed for candidates without prior sales experience. Look for titles like insurance sales trainee, customer service representative, or claims associate at Iowa carriers, since those roles build product knowledge and often lead to licensed producer positions. Obtaining your Iowa producer license before applying signals commitment and shortens the time before you can generate revenue for an employer.
Where can I find and apply to insurance agent jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to insurance agent jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings across carriers, agencies, and brokerages. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your license type, lines of authority, and preferred location, and apply directly to each one.
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