J-1 Visa Life Insurance Agent Jobs
Life Insurance Agent roles in the United States can be hosted through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, connecting you with sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. These programs suit finance and business graduates building U.S. sales, underwriting, and client advisory skills under a structured training plan.
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93593
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Pittsburgh, Parsippany, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 1 day per week
Job Requisition ID: 93593
Location Designation: Hybrid - 1 day per week
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions.
Role Overview:
Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. This internship provides an opportunity for interns to gain insight into our Group Benefit Solutions department and New York Life’s business values and experience a corporate environment, while collaborating on project work across the organization, and participate in professional development activities to further their skills.
The internship will start as early as May 2026. This is a part-time internship that requires a minimum of 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during the summer.
Location: Our Pittsburgh office is in the Strip District with free parking! Summer housing will not be provided. Interns are able to work remotely or hybrid in office on Wednesdays.
What You’ll Do:
As a Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Claims intern, you will work in our Life Insurance department to support specialists in the day to day claim investigation process.
Life Insurance: The Intern will work in our Life Insurance department to support Life Specialists in the day to day claims investigation process. The primary duties of the role will include loading claims, sending general correspondences as needed, conducting phone calls, as well as various other claims related projects. (Business majors a plus)
What You’ll Bring:
A customer service mindset with the ability to work well with people in a team-oriented workplace setting.
Preferred Skills:
- College undergraduate actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with an expected graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
- Able to work 40 hours per week during the summer and minimum of 15 hours per week is required during the academic year.
- Effective team player with collaborative skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Preferred background in customer service, including proficiency in phone communication.
- Knowledge of life insurance industry preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $21/ hour
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Requisition ID
93593
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Pittsburgh, Parsippany, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 1 day per week
Job Requisition ID: 93593
Location Designation: Hybrid - 1 day per week
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions.
Role Overview:
Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. This internship provides an opportunity for interns to gain insight into our Group Benefit Solutions department and New York Life’s business values and experience a corporate environment, while collaborating on project work across the organization, and participate in professional development activities to further their skills.
The internship will start as early as May 2026. This is a part-time internship that requires a minimum of 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during the summer.
Location: Our Pittsburgh office is in the Strip District with free parking! Summer housing will not be provided. Interns are able to work remotely or hybrid in office on Wednesdays.
What You’ll Do:
As a Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Claims intern, you will work in our Life Insurance department to support specialists in the day to day claim investigation process.
Life Insurance: The Intern will work in our Life Insurance department to support Life Specialists in the day to day claims investigation process. The primary duties of the role will include loading claims, sending general correspondences as needed, conducting phone calls, as well as various other claims related projects. (Business majors a plus)
What You’ll Bring:
A customer service mindset with the ability to work well with people in a team-oriented workplace setting.
Preferred Skills:
- College undergraduate actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with an expected graduation date of 2027 or 2028.
- Able to work 40 hours per week during the summer and minimum of 15 hours per week is required during the academic year.
- Effective team player with collaborative skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Preferred background in customer service, including proficiency in phone communication.
- Knowledge of life insurance industry preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $21/ hour
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Life Insurance Agent
Align your credentials with Trainee eligibility
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate in a relevant field plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience abroad. Document your finance, business, or insurance coursework and any licensed sales history before approaching host employers.
Target host employers licensed to sell insurance
Not every insurance agency can act as a J-1 host. Confirm that the firm holds a valid state insurance license and has the HR capacity to co-sign a Training Plan (Form DS-7002) alongside your designated sponsor organization before submitting applications.
Search J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in the financial services and insurance sectors that have hosted international candidates before. Filtering by industry and role type narrows your search to companies familiar with J-1 program requirements.
Get your state insurance license lined up
Most U.S. states require a life insurance license before you can sell policies, regardless of visa status. Verify the pre-licensing education and exam requirements for the state where your host employer operates so you can start the process once your DS-2019 is issued.
Clarify the 2-year home residency rule early
If your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your J-1 is government-funded, a two-year home-residency requirement may apply after your program ends. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since it affects any future H-1B or green card plans.
Review your Training Plan for compliance gaps
The DS-7002 Training Plan must detail specific skill objectives tied to insurance sales, client advisory work, or underwriting. USCIS and your designated sponsor will scrutinize vague plans, so each phase should name measurable competencies and a supervisor responsible for evaluation.
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Find Life Insurance Agent JobsLife Insurance Agent J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Life Insurance Agent roles?
Most Life Insurance Agent placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals with a relevant degree plus one year of work experience, or five years of professional experience. The Intern category applies if you are currently enrolled in a degree program or completed your degree within the past 12 months. Both categories require a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and approve a structured Training Plan with the host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Life Insurance Agent position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and monitor compliance with program regulations throughout your stay. The insurance firm where you work is the host employer. It signs your Training Plan and provides the daily work environment, but it does not hold legal sponsor status under the Exchange Visitor Program.
How do I find U.S. insurance employers open to J-1 Trainees?
Search on Migrate Mate using life insurance and financial services filters to surface U.S. employers familiar with international candidates. Because J-1 hosting requires the employer to co-sign a Training Plan and accept oversight from a designated sponsor, you want firms that have engaged with structured exchange programs before, not just those advertising open sales roles to domestic candidates.
Do I need a U.S. insurance license to work as a Life Insurance Agent on J-1?
Yes. Selling life insurance in the United States requires a state-issued insurance producer license regardless of your visa category. Pre-licensing coursework and a proctored exam are typically required before you can sit for the license. Your host employer can usually guide you through the state-specific process, but you should confirm the requirements for the state in which you will be placed before your program start date.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my career plans after a J-1 placement?
Yes, and it is one of the most consequential details to confirm before accepting an offer. If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program is government-funded, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can tell you whether the requirement applies to your specific situation. A waiver is possible but involves a separate application process.
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