Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in Maryland
Insurance Sales Agent jobs in Maryland are concentrated in health, life, and property and casualty lines, driven by the state's large federal employee base, dense suburban population, and proximity to major financial corridors. Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Washington D.C. suburbs, including Bethesda and Silver Spring, are the most active hiring metros, where established carriers like Nationwide, Allstate, and Erie Insurance maintain strong regional operations. Demand is highest for agents specializing in group health benefits, commercial lines, and Medicare and supplemental products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the Horizon Farm Credit team as a Crop Insurance Agent and help farmers protect their livelihoods with tailored insurance solutions, ensuring peace of mind throughout every season.
Overview: Horizon Farm Credit is recruiting for a Crop Insurance Agent to join our crop insurance team. The qualified candidate may work in either the Denton, MD, Georgetown, DE, or Dover, DE branch location. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.
Join our team as a Crop Insurance Agent, where you'll deliver effective insurance services to ensure the growth and profitability of our association in the crop insurance sector. You'll provide quality, professional service that meets and exceeds customer expectations while maintaining and enhancing Horizon's image and reputation. In this role, you'll promote related services, actively participate in product referrals, business development, and public relations activities, and uphold a favorable Farm Credit image. You'll also share your product knowledge, contribute to the overall expertise of our team, and follow detailed instructions under the close supervision of a manager or mentor.
Areas of Responsibility include:
- Develops new business by identifying and pursuing prospective customers as well as expanding the relationships of existing customers.
- Educates customers on crop insurance and associated risk management products & strategies.
- Develop a personal marketing plan and work closely with others within the region to identify opportunities to promote additional Farm Credit products and services.
- Responsible for servicing crop insurance policies in assigned territory, which includes policy changes, collecting production history, acreage reporting, collection of outstanding premiums, and reporting loss claims for policyholders.
- Actively participate in educational programs for customers and prospects and engage with Horizon staff to share product knowledge.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, or related field.
Experience
- Generally, two to five years of related experience in sales, insurance, commercial lending, the agriculture industry, or financially related experience.
- Possess or obtain a Property & Casualty Insurance license within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Skills
- Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Acquire skills needed to gather the necessary customer information to facilitate the submission of required documentation for crop insurance products.
- Basic to strong analytical skills sufficient to analyze the needs of customers and recommend sound crop insurance and/or revenue protection coverage options.
- Agricultural background and/or sufficient knowledge of agricultural and horticultural production technology preferred.
- Able to manage challenging customer situations.
- Handles duties within the required time expectations, delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to employ diplomacy and tact with customers and prospects while articulating the benefits of Farm Credit.
- Ability to spend a significant amount of time meeting with customers, prospects, and referral generators.
- Knowledge of agriculture is preferred.
- Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
- Ability to travel to/from other branch offices, customer meetings, etc.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.
Who are we?
Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.
What can we offer you?
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:
- Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
- 401 (k) with significant employer matching
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
- Student loan reimbursement
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Paid maternity and bonding leave
- May be eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan
The salary range for this position is $51,900 to $91,600, with a midpoint of $70,300. This range reflects current market compensation data and our commitment to competitive, equitable pay. The starting rate is based on the applicant’s relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Most new hires are offered a starting rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range, although placement elsewhere in the range may be appropriate based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Join the Horizon Farm Credit team as a Crop Insurance Agent and help farmers protect their livelihoods with tailored insurance solutions, ensuring peace of mind throughout every season.
Overview: Horizon Farm Credit is recruiting for a Crop Insurance Agent to join our crop insurance team. The qualified candidate may work in either the Denton, MD, Georgetown, DE, or Dover, DE branch location. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.
Join our team as a Crop Insurance Agent, where you'll deliver effective insurance services to ensure the growth and profitability of our association in the crop insurance sector. You'll provide quality, professional service that meets and exceeds customer expectations while maintaining and enhancing Horizon's image and reputation. In this role, you'll promote related services, actively participate in product referrals, business development, and public relations activities, and uphold a favorable Farm Credit image. You'll also share your product knowledge, contribute to the overall expertise of our team, and follow detailed instructions under the close supervision of a manager or mentor.
Areas of Responsibility include:
- Develops new business by identifying and pursuing prospective customers as well as expanding the relationships of existing customers.
- Educates customers on crop insurance and associated risk management products & strategies.
- Develop a personal marketing plan and work closely with others within the region to identify opportunities to promote additional Farm Credit products and services.
- Responsible for servicing crop insurance policies in assigned territory, which includes policy changes, collecting production history, acreage reporting, collection of outstanding premiums, and reporting loss claims for policyholders.
- Actively participate in educational programs for customers and prospects and engage with Horizon staff to share product knowledge.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, or related field.
Experience
- Generally, two to five years of related experience in sales, insurance, commercial lending, the agriculture industry, or financially related experience.
- Possess or obtain a Property & Casualty Insurance license within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Skills
- Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Acquire skills needed to gather the necessary customer information to facilitate the submission of required documentation for crop insurance products.
- Basic to strong analytical skills sufficient to analyze the needs of customers and recommend sound crop insurance and/or revenue protection coverage options.
- Agricultural background and/or sufficient knowledge of agricultural and horticultural production technology preferred.
- Able to manage challenging customer situations.
- Handles duties within the required time expectations, delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to employ diplomacy and tact with customers and prospects while articulating the benefits of Farm Credit.
- Ability to spend a significant amount of time meeting with customers, prospects, and referral generators.
- Knowledge of agriculture is preferred.
- Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
- Ability to travel to/from other branch offices, customer meetings, etc.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.
Who are we?
Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.
What can we offer you?
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:
- Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
- 401 (k) with significant employer matching
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
- Student loan reimbursement
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Paid maternity and bonding leave
- May be eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan
The salary range for this position is $51,900 to $91,600, with a midpoint of $70,300. This range reflects current market compensation data and our commitment to competitive, equitable pay. The starting rate is based on the applicant’s relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Most new hires are offered a starting rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range, although placement elsewhere in the range may be appropriate based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Insurance Sales Agent Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm15
- Kemper6
- Integrity Marketing4
- Simmerer Insurance2S
- TNN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance sales agent jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Property and Casualty or Life and Health insurance producer license required
- Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and close clients in a commission or hybrid compensation structure
- Experience with personal lines, commercial lines, or employee benefits products preferred
- Familiarity with agency management systems such as Applied Epic or Vertafore
- Strong communication skills for in-person client consultations and policy reviews
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience
Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a insurance sales agent in Maryland?
You must obtain a Maryland insurance producer license through the Maryland Insurance Administration before selling any policy in the state. The path involves completing a state-approved pre-licensing education course for your chosen line of authority, passing the corresponding licensing exam administered by PSI Exams, and submitting an application to the Maryland Insurance Administration. Most employers require at least a Property and Casualty or Life and Health license before your first day.
Which companies hire insurance sales agents in Maryland?
Maryland insurance sales agent roles are posted by State Farm, Kemper, and Integrity Marketing and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's proximity to federal agencies and its large suburban workforce makes it a particularly active market for carriers offering group benefits and government employee supplemental coverage.
Which Maryland cities have the most insurance sales agent jobs?
Beltsville, Largo, and Elkton have the most insurance sales agent openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors hiring with its concentration of regional carrier offices and independent agencies, while the D.C. suburban corridor, including Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, generates strong demand tied to the federal employee and corporate benefits market that defines that part of the state.
Are there remote insurance sales agent jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role traditionally relies on in-person prospecting and client relationship building. About 92% of insurance sales agent openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a gradual shift in how carriers and agencies structure their teams. Roles focused on inbound leads, renewals, or group benefits administration tend to be the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a insurance sales agent in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a captive carrier agency program, where companies like Allstate or Erie Insurance hire unlicensed candidates, sponsor their Maryland producer license exam prep, and provide structured sales training before placing them in a book of business. Independent agencies across the Baltimore metro also hire licensed newcomers into service representative or account assistant roles that transition into full sales positions. Earning your Maryland Property and Casualty license before applying gives you a measurable edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to insurance sales agent jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to insurance sales agent jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across carriers, independent agencies, and benefits firms. Search the listings for roles that match your license type and experience level and apply directly to each opening.
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