J-1 Visa Insurance Sales Agent Jobs
Insurance Sales Agent roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a formal training plan is the first step toward J-1 sponsorship and a compliant placement.
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An exciting, 10-week, paid, on-site Internship experience awaits! Gain real life experience into the world of wholesale insurance. You will work within a high-energy, fast paced environment that is both competitive and fun. This role will afford the opportunity to work with our One80 Marine team in Westbrook, CT for Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading wholesale brokerage providing access to carriers throughout the United States and Canada. Our areas of specialization include (but are not limited to) Recreational Marine, Boat and Yacht Insurance, Ocean Marine and our retail agency affinity program.
Your responsibilities will extend to analyzing the book of business, creating impactful training presentations, and participating in various facets of day-to-day operations. This internship is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the intricacies within the industry while fostering professional growth and development. Join us for a summer filled with learning, collaboration, and real-life experiences in the fascinating world of One80 Marine.
Our summer internship program offers the chance to have practical, real-world experience. As a part of the program, you will have the opportunity to work on business specific projects where you will gain knowledge and experience to supplement and strengthen your skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Receive targeted business and technical training with a greater understanding surrounding MGA marine underwriting and operations.
- Engage with Director of Underwriting and Operations with a focus on the Boat and Yacht program to be assigned specific tasks relating to client relations, workflows, carrier audits, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Shadow team members on client meetings and join conference calls.
- Learn, and then make a presentation or presentations on program design, comparing options and making recommendations based on client needs.
- Be assigned a dedicated Internship Mentor during your Internship experience.
- Participate in our Professional Development Series (Creating/Updating Your LinkedIn profile, Interviewing Best Practices, Resume Writing, Job Search tips etc.).
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising senior (anticipated graduation 5/2027).
- 3.0 GPA or higher (Transcript required prior to interview).
- Preference for Business Major Undergraduates including Risk Management.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Must be detail oriented and proficient with MS Office Suite.
PAY RANGE
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.
One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's California Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
An exciting, 10-week, paid, on-site Internship experience awaits! Gain real life experience into the world of wholesale insurance. You will work within a high-energy, fast paced environment that is both competitive and fun. This role will afford the opportunity to work with our One80 Marine team in Westbrook, CT for Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading wholesale brokerage providing access to carriers throughout the United States and Canada. Our areas of specialization include (but are not limited to) Recreational Marine, Boat and Yacht Insurance, Ocean Marine and our retail agency affinity program.
Your responsibilities will extend to analyzing the book of business, creating impactful training presentations, and participating in various facets of day-to-day operations. This internship is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the intricacies within the industry while fostering professional growth and development. Join us for a summer filled with learning, collaboration, and real-life experiences in the fascinating world of One80 Marine.
Our summer internship program offers the chance to have practical, real-world experience. As a part of the program, you will have the opportunity to work on business specific projects where you will gain knowledge and experience to supplement and strengthen your skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Receive targeted business and technical training with a greater understanding surrounding MGA marine underwriting and operations.
- Engage with Director of Underwriting and Operations with a focus on the Boat and Yacht program to be assigned specific tasks relating to client relations, workflows, carrier audits, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Shadow team members on client meetings and join conference calls.
- Learn, and then make a presentation or presentations on program design, comparing options and making recommendations based on client needs.
- Be assigned a dedicated Internship Mentor during your Internship experience.
- Participate in our Professional Development Series (Creating/Updating Your LinkedIn profile, Interviewing Best Practices, Resume Writing, Job Search tips etc.).
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising senior (anticipated graduation 5/2027).
- 3.0 GPA or higher (Transcript required prior to interview).
- Preference for Business Major Undergraduates including Risk Management.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Must be detail oriented and proficient with MS Office Suite.
PAY RANGE
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.
One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's California Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Insurance Sales Agent
Build a training plan around licensing requirements
J-1 Trainee programs require a structured Training/Internship Placement Plan. Frame your plan around state insurance licensing milestones, product knowledge modules, and supervised client interaction hours so your designated sponsor can verify the educational objective.
Confirm your host employer can supervise licensing
Insurance Sales Agent roles require state licensure, and your host employer must be positioned to support your exam preparation and supervised selling period. Verify that the host has licensed supervisors on staff before committing to the placement.
Search for J-1-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Insurance Sales Agent openings by employers familiar with J-1 host arrangements. Targeting employers who have previously hosted exchange visitors shortens the negotiation time when you raise the DS-2019 and training plan requirement.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if insurance sales is designated as a skill on your country's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to certain other visa categories.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
Your DS-2019 training plan will be stronger if you anchor the role's technical requirements to the O*NET occupational profile for Insurance Sales Agents, which details the financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and product knowledge competencies that justify an exchange program placement.
Understand that your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019
Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 and monitor your program compliance. Your host employer signs the training plan but is not your visa sponsor. Clarify this distinction with any prospective employer before they agree to host you.
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Find Insurance Sales Agent JobsInsurance Sales Agent J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Insurance Sales Agent role?
The J-1 Trainee category fits most Insurance Sales Agent placements for early-career professionals who have completed a relevant degree or have at least one year of work experience outside the United States. If you are still enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies instead. Both require a structured Training/Internship Placement Plan approved by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization.
Can an insurance company directly sponsor my J-1 visa?
No. Insurance companies act as host employers, not visa sponsors. The DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status is issued by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE. Your host employer signs the training plan and supervises your program, but the designated sponsor is legally responsible for your compliance and program oversight.
How does the state insurance licensing requirement interact with J-1 status?
You can sit for a state insurance licensing exam while on J-1 status, but you must hold a valid license before conducting any sales activity. Your host employer should factor exam preparation and supervised study time into your Training/Internship Placement Plan. Some states require a Social Security Number to apply for a license, so confirm your eligibility timeline with your designated sponsor and host employer before your program start date.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 trainees in insurance sales?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Insurance Sales Agent roles at employers who have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Employers familiar with the training plan structure and DS-2019 process move faster through placement logistics. Targeting this subset of employers reduces the back-and-forth around explaining what J-1 hosting involves and what obligations the host employer must meet.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Insurance Sales Agent J-1 programs?
It depends on three factors: whether your home country lists insurance or financial services as a skill on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, whether your program is funded by your home or the U.S. government, and whether your J-1 program falls under a bilateral exchange agreement. If the requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B, L-1, or permanent resident status until you complete two years in your home country or obtain a waiver from USCIS.
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