Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in Tennessee
Insurance Sales Agent jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in life, health, and property-and-casualty lines across the state's growing suburban and metro markets. The largest hiring hubs are Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where carriers and agencies including State Farm, Aflac, and Farmers Insurance maintain substantial agent forces. Openings range from entry-level captive agent roles to experienced independent and commercial lines positions, with Medicare and employee benefits specialties among the most sought-after. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are opening a new location. This position will primarily remote, with assistance in opening the store. Once the Store opens, it will transition to in Store permanent.
GoAuto Insurance is seeking full-time Property & Casualty or Personal Lines Agents to sell Auto Insurance.
We offer very competitive noncommissioned pay with a full benefits package including matching 401k. . We write only auto insurance for one carrier. Paid holidays & formal Paid Time Off program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Quoting, writing, and servicing personal lines insurance policies for nonstandard auto to new and existing clients.
- Educate and advise clients on what best fit their needs.
- Answer phones, assist walk-in clients, support office operations and all Company Departments
- Meet and exceed production and sale's goals through product education and retention of current clients
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and local business
- Develop and manage client relationships to serve as a resource to current and potential clients on all GoAuto products and services.
- Making suggestions on changes that could improve GoAuto position in the marketplace
- Remain current and understand all company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures
- Contact clients regarding account status and renewals
- Outbound sales calls to local businesses
- Assist Clients with general questions, document transactions, receive payments, issue receipts and verify balance/daily reports of receipts for cash drawers
- Provide general clerical and administrative support including handling inbound and outbound phone calls, reports, filing, researching and gathering information, and maintaining overall appearance of sales office
- Maintain accurate accounting of all money transactions as well as timely delivery of deposits to the bank with documentation retention.
- Grow business through relationships building of all clients and business partners
Great Candidates Possess:
- Personal Lines or Property and Casualty Insurance license required
- Outbound sales experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred but not required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Connects very quickly; builds and leverages client and coworker relationships.
- Excellent follow-up and multi-tasking skills
- High level of initiative, drive, and desire to learn new skills and information
- Must have passion, high level of initiative, autonomy and be self-motivated
- Must be highly dependable with integrity
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and develop and maintain client relationships
- Strong sense of urgency and initiative to get things done
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
About GoAuto
FAMILY FIRST
You are here to elevate care and change lives. In return, yours will be one of them. That’s what you can expect with a career at GoAuto.
WE BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF A PROMISE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO OUR COMPANY AND OUR INDIVIDUALS. THE VALUES WE SET FORTH ARE PERTINENT TO WHO WE ARE AS A COMPANY AND WHO WE LOOK TO HIRE.
WE PROMISE
- You will be treated with decency and integrity.
- You will feel empowered to effect positive change.
- You will be part of a team that supports and appreciates you.
- You will feel safe and comfortable.
- You will have the tools and resources to be successful.
- You will be recognized and appreciated.
- You will develop and grow from culture and community.
- You will take pride as a member of our family
Benefits:
- 401(k) with dollar for dollar employer match up to 4%
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance, short term disability & long term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (7.5 days)
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Insurance Sales Agent Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm31

- Kemper5

- Shelter Insurance5

- Farmers Insurance5

- Comparion Insurance Agency5

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Science & Research
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance sales agent jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Property and Casualty or Life and Health producer license
- Proven ability to meet or exceed individual sales targets in an insurance or financial services environment
- Strong knowledge of personal lines, commercial lines, or employee benefits products relevant to Tennessee clients
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings across assigned Tennessee territory
- Proficiency with agency management or CRM software such as Applied Epic or Salesforce
- High school diploma required with preference for an associate or bachelor's degree in business or a related field
Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an insurance sales agent in Tennessee?
To become a licensed insurance sales agent in Tennessee, you must complete state-approved pre-licensing education, pass the relevant Tennessee insurance licensing exam administered through Pearson VUE, and submit your application to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Most candidates choose a Life and Health or Property and Casualty license, or both. No college degree is required to obtain the license, though many employers prefer candidates with some post-secondary education or prior sales experience.
Which companies hire insurance sales agents in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring insurance sales agents in Tennessee include State Farm, Kemper, and Shelter Insurance, per current listings on Migrate Ate as of November 2026. Tennessee's large concentration of independent agencies alongside major national carriers creates openings across both captive and independent agent models throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most insurance sales agent jobs?
The Tennessee cities with the most insurance sales agent openings are Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville. Nashville dominates due to its dense corporate headquarters, large employer health benefits market, and rapid population growth, while Memphis and Knoxville generate consistent demand through their regional commercial sectors and established carrier offices that serve surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Are there remote insurance sales agent jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because insurance sales typically requires client relationship-building, in-person meetings, and territory coverage. About 75% of insurance sales agent openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mixed nature. When remote options do exist, they most often involve phone-based or digital sales of standardized products such as term life, Medicare supplements, or small-business commercial policies.
How can I get hired as an insurance sales agent in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is obtaining your Tennessee producer license first, which signals commitment and makes you immediately hireable without prior experience. Large Tennessee-based carriers and agencies, including State Farm and Farmers Insurance, run structured new-agent development programs that pair first-year agents with established producers and provide training on local market conditions. Candidates who transition from adjacent roles such as customer service representative, financial services associate, or bank teller at Tennessee credit unions and community banks often move into entry agent positions with minimal friction because of their familiarity with financial products and client interaction.
Where can I find and apply to insurance sales agent jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to insurance sales agent jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings from carriers, independent agencies, and general agencies operating across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, product specialization, and preferred territory, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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