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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Licensed Health Insurance Agent (LOA) — Take Over an Established Book
Peritia Advisors / Zero Bullsh!t Insurance — Ely, Iowa | Full-time, in office
You'd be taking over a book, not building one from scratch.
I've got an established book of business, and I need someone to own it so I can focus on growing the agency. That means you walk into existing clients, existing renewals, existing referrals. No cold calling. No buying leads out of your own pocket. No starving for six months while you "build a pipeline."
Let's be straight about what LOA means.
You'd be a Licensed Only Agent. You write under our carrier contracts, not your own. The agency owns the book. In exchange, you skip the contracting headaches, the carrier paperwork, the E&O shopping, and the marketing spend. You get handed clients and you get paid to take care of them. If you want to own your own book someday, this isn't that job — and I'd rather tell you now than waste both our time.
What you'd actually do
· Service and retain an existing book of health, Medicare, and related clients
· Handle inbound client calls, plan questions, claims issues, and carrier follow-up
· Run annual reviews and re-shops, especially through AEP and open enrollment
· Write new business from referrals and existing household cross-sells
· Keep the CRM clean — notes, tasks, follow-ups, policy status
What you need
· Active Iowa health insurance license (already held — we're not sponsoring a first-timer through pre-licensing)
· Live within about 30 minutes of Ely: Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, Mount Vernon, Hiawatha, Robins, Swisher, Tiffin and surrounding
· Comfortable on the phone all day and honest with people when the answer isn't what they wanted
· Organized enough to follow a process, independent enough not to need babysitting
· AHIP and Medicare certifications a plus; we'll get you there if you're not
What you get
· An established book from day one
· Competitive pay + performance bonus
· Leads and marketing handled by the agency
· A team that answers the phone, tells clients the truth, and doesn't oversell
How to apply
Email bt@zerobsins.com. Send your resume and answer these two in a few sentences each — no essays:
1. What's your license number and how long have you been writing health?
2. Tell me about a time you told a client something they didn't want to hear.
If you write me a three-paragraph cover letter about your passion for helping people, I'm going to assume you didn't read the ad.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $89,150.77 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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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 Farm14

- COUNTRY Financial4

- RELI Exchange1

- Peritia Advisors1P
- McKinney Insurance Agency1M
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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