Insurance Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Insurance Sales Consultant jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield, where major carriers such as Allstate, State Farm, and Zurich North America maintain large regional and headquarters operations. Demand is strongest for consultants specializing in commercial lines, employee benefits, and life and health coverage across Illinois's dense network of mid-size businesses and large self-insured employers. Openings range from entry-level producer roles to senior account consultant positions, making Illinois one of the most active insurance hiring markets in the Midwest. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Locations: Chicago, Illinois (on-site; housing stipend provided)
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note: student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.
The Company
Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance.
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The Business
Create your future. Our Insurance Consulting and Technology business helps our clients in the insurance industry improve business performance. We use our deep analytical skills to solve practical business problems, applying the latest techniques and software solutions to help clients measure and manage risk and capital, grow revenue and create competitive advantage.
Explore an opportunity. As an actuarial intern in our Life division, you will work as part of a team on a wide variety of complex projects spanning product development, financial and risk management, financial modeling and software implementation, and mergers and acquisitions for insurance companies. Our clients demand leading edge products and expertise; as an intern with our firm you can expect to gain tremendous exposure to many different aspects of insurance operations and learn practical skills working directly with credentialed actuaries.
Love your work. You will work side-by-side with some of the industry’s top consultants while you develop cutting edge technical knowledge and skills and gain experience working with a variety of clients across industries. As part of your role, you will:
- Assist with the pricing, valuation and development of insurance products
- Work to develop financial projections of clients’ insurance business
- Follow the firm’s Excellence guidelines
- Seek and participate in key learning and development opportunities/maintain steady progress towards actuarial credentials
- Build strong relationships internally and with client representatives
- Document, review and present your own work
- Assist in creating detailed project plans
- Monitor project progress against deadlines and budget
Qualifications
About you:
- Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or any other major with significant quantitative course work with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred
- Work or extracurricular experience that demonstrates strong technical and/or client service skills and leadership
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2027 through June 2029
- This position is primarily on-site, with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. On-site presence is required three days each week. A housing stipend will be included in the offer.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The hourly rate being offered for this role is $36.00 – $41.00/hr. USD, depending on exam progress.
This role is also eligible for overtime.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
WTW Work Flex:
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance sales consultant jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Department of Insurance producer license for relevant lines of authority
- Demonstrated experience prospecting, quoting, and closing personal or commercial insurance accounts
- Proficiency with agency management or CRM software such as Applied Epic or Salesforce
- Strong knowledge of property and casualty, life, health, or employee benefits products
- Ability to meet individual sales production goals and renewal retention targets
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Insurance Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a insurance sales consultant in Illinois?
You obtain a producer license issued by the Illinois Department of Insurance before you can sell or solicit coverage. Candidates complete a pre-licensing education course, pass the state exam for their chosen lines of authority, such as property and casualty or life and health, then submit an application through the Illinois Department of Insurance's licensing portal. A high school diploma meets the minimum education requirement, though many Illinois employers prefer or require a bachelor's degree.
Which companies hire insurance sales consultants in Illinois?
Illinois insurance sales consultant roles are posted by West Monroe, EY, and Aon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of national carrier headquarters and large independent agencies in the Chicago metro drives consistent, year-round hiring across commercial, personal, and employee benefits lines.
Which Illinois cities have the most insurance sales consultant jobs?
Chicago and Oak Lawn lead Illinois for insurance sales consultant openings. Chicago dominates because it serves as headquarters or a major regional hub for carriers such as Allstate, Zurich North America, and numerous large brokerages, while Peoria and Springfield draw hiring from regional carriers, independent agencies, and the state's large public-sector employee benefits market.
Are there remote insurance sales consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since client relationship-building and local prospecting remain central to the role. About 33% of insurance sales consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in account management, renewal servicing, and inside sales functions rather than field producer roles.
How can I get hired as a insurance sales consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is obtaining your Illinois producer license first, which signals commitment and removes a barrier employers cite most often. Large Illinois carriers such as Allstate and State Farm run structured agent development and associate producer programs designed for candidates without prior sales experience, and independent agencies in the Chicago suburbs regularly hire licensed candidates in customer service or account coordinator roles that rotate into full consultant responsibilities. A background in retail sales, banking, or financial services is a recognized lateral entry point with Illinois employers.
Where can I find and apply to insurance sales consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to insurance sales consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from carriers, brokerages, and independent agencies. Search the listings to find roles that match your lines of authority, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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