Insurance Sales Representative Jobs in Illinois
Insurance Sales Representative jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in property and casualty, life and health, and commercial lines across one of the most active Midwestern insurance markets in the country. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield anchor the bulk of openings, where established carriers and agencies like State Farm, Allstate, and Country Financial maintain deep Illinois roots and steady pipelines of sales talent. The most consistent openings target licensed producers with strengths in personal lines, small business commercial accounts, and employee benefits. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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1st Fed Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency offering a wide range of insurance products for individuals and businesses. We are seeking a candidate with excellent customer service and organizational skills for our customer service representative opening at our Charleston location.
1st Fed Insurance provides very competitive salaries and benefits as well as a great working environment. This position also offers opportunities for advancement, including earning your insurance license with training and support from 1st Fed Insurance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Greet and assist customers
· Answer phone calls
· Perform general office duties, including filing, scanning, and sorting mail
· Process customer premium payments
· Perform data entry in spreadsheets and insurance software
Required Qualifications:
· High school education
· Customer service experience
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent organizational skills
· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
· Some college
· Insurance experience
Salary and Benefits:
· Salary range $16.50 - $27.50 per hour, commensurate with experience
· Annual bonus based on performance and overall profitability
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Generous 401(k) matching
· Paid time off and paid holidays
· Wellness program
About 1st Fed:
1st Fed Insurance is a subsidiary of 1st Fed of Central Illinois, a savings bank with branches in Shelby and Coles County. We are a locally owned and managed community bank, and we pride ourselves on providing outstanding financial services to our communities as well as some of the best careers that Shelby and Coles County have to offer. We invest in our employees and focus on building long-term careers as we continue to grow as an organization. 1st Fed Insurance is an important and growing piece of our business, and we look forward to adding more members to the 1st Fed family!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Insurance Sales Representative Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm16
- Farmers Insurance12
- Marsh McLennan Agency4
- Endeavor Health3
- Vincent Benedito American Family Insurance Agency3V
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance11
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance sales representative jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Department of Insurance producer license for relevant lines of authority
- Proven ability to prospect, quote, and close personal or commercial insurance policies
- Familiarity with carrier rating systems and policy management platforms such as Applied Epic
- Strong consultative sales skills with experience meeting or exceeding monthly production goals
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent sales experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client appointments across a designated territory
Insurance Sales Representative Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a insurance sales representative in Illinois?
You must hold an Illinois Department of Insurance producer license before selling any insurance product in the state. The path starts with completing a state-approved pre-licensing course in your chosen line of authority, such as property and casualty or life and health, then passing the Illinois insurance licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE. Most employers expect candidates to obtain their license before or shortly after starting, and many large Illinois agencies reimburse exam fees for new hires.
Which companies hire insurance sales representatives in Illinois?
Illinois insurance sales representative roles are posted by State Farm, Farmers Insurance, and Marsh McLennan Agency and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of national carrier headquarters and a dense network of independent agencies means openings surface regularly across the full range of company sizes and product lines.
Which Illinois cities have the most insurance sales representative jobs?
Chicago, Wheaton, and Orland Park lead Illinois for insurance sales representative openings. Chicago dominates because it houses regional carrier offices and a large commercial lines market, while Peoria and Springfield attract steady hiring from State Farm's headquarters presence in Bloomington and the broader network of agencies serving central Illinois's small-business and agricultural clients.
Are there remote insurance sales representative jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since much of the work involves in-person client meetings and territory management. About 54% of insurance sales representative openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that some carriers now support remote quoting and renewals for existing books of business. The most remote-friendly positions tend to be in employee benefits consulting and inside sales roles focused on inbound leads.
How can I get hired as a insurance sales representative in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large Illinois carrier or captive agency as a licensed sales trainee, where the employer typically covers your pre-licensing education in exchange for a production commitment. State Farm and Country Financial both run structured agent-development programs across Illinois that accept candidates without prior insurance experience. Backgrounds in retail sales, banking, or customer service translate well, and obtaining your Illinois property and casualty or life and health producer license before you apply gives you a clear edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to insurance sales representative jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to insurance sales representative jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred territory, and apply directly to each position without any additional steps.
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