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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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerState Farm
Top cityDubuque, IA
Cities hiring15
Work type50% Remote
Top industryScience

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Licensed Health Insurance Agent (LOA)
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Licensed Health Insurance Agent (LOA)
Peritia Advisors
Ely, Iowa
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$50k - $89k.77/yr
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Life Insurance Agent | Veteran-Owned Agency | No Cold Calling
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Life Insurance Agent | Veteran-Owned Agency | No Cold Calling
Structured Integrity Group
Iowa
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
$75k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)

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Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
Urbandale, Iowa
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$45k - $100k/yr
10,000+

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Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
Dubuque, Iowa
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$40k - $80k/yr
10,000+

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Insurance Account Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Insurance Account Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
Dubuque, Iowa
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$40k - $75k/yr
10,000+

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Insurance Agent Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dubuque
3 jobs
Des Moines
3 jobs
Newton
2 jobs
Ely
1 job
Ames
1 job
Ankeny
1 job
Osceola
1 job
Johnston
1 job
Davenport
1 job

Insurance Agent Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • State Farm
    State Farm14
  • COUNTRY Financial
    COUNTRY Financial4
  • RELI Exchange
    RELI Exchange1
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    Peritia Advisors1
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    McKinney Insurance Agency1

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 RELI Exchange and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?

Dubuque, Des Moines, and Iowa 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 50% of insurance agent openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of September 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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