Life Insurance Agent Jobs in Maryland

Life Insurance Agent jobs in Maryland are in active demand, with openings concentrated in financial services, healthcare-adjacent benefits consulting, and corporate group insurance across a range of experience levels from entry-level to senior producer. The heaviest hiring is in and around Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Washington D.C. suburbs, where established carriers and agencies such as Transamerica, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Prudential maintain a lasting presence. The most sought-after specialties include whole and term life underwriting, group benefits sales, and independent broker roles serving Maryland's dense federal employee and small-business markets. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerState Farm
Top cityBeltsville, MD
Cities hiring13
Work type60% Remote
Top industryInsurance

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Life Insurance Agent
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Life Insurance Agent
PHOENIX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
Remote (US)
51-200

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Life Insurance Agent - Uncapped earnings, flex schedule
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Life Insurance Agent - Uncapped earnings, flex schedule
Royalty Uplifting while Empowering LLC
Rockville, Maryland
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
$55k - $180k/yr
Hybrid

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Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent (Independent Broker)
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Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent (Independent Broker)
Summit Financial Solutions
Silver Spring, Maryland
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
$40k - $100k/yr
Hybrid

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Entry Level Life and Health Insurance Agent (Independent Broker)
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Entry Level Life and Health Insurance Agent (Independent Broker)
Summit Financial Solutions
Silver Spring, Maryland
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
$40k - $100k/yr
Hybrid

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Life Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Life Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
Mount Rainier, Maryland
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$40k - $60k/yr
10,000+

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Life Insurance Agent Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Beltsville
6 jobs
Oxon Hill
3 jobs
Calverton
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Silver Spring
2 jobs
Laurel
1 job
Clinton
1 job
Waldorf
1 job
Baltimore
1 job

Life Insurance Agent Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

State Farm3 open roles
KL2 open roles
PHOENIX FINANCIAL SERVICES2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in life insurance agent jobs across Maryland.

  • Active Maryland Life Insurance Producer license issued by the Maryland Insurance Administration
  • Proven ability to prospect, quote, and close individual or group life insurance policies
  • Strong knowledge of term, whole, universal, and variable life insurance products
  • Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets in a commission-based environment
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining coverage options to diverse client segments
  • Proficiency with CRM software and insurance quoting or agency management platforms

Life Insurance Agent Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a life insurance agent in Maryland?

You must obtain a Life Insurance Producer license through the Maryland Insurance Administration before selling any policies in the state. The path begins with completing a state-approved pre-licensing education course, then passing the Maryland Life Insurance licensing exam administered by PSI Services. After passing, you submit an application to the Maryland Insurance Administration and secure an appointment with at least one insurer. No college degree is required by the state, though many employers prefer one.

Which companies hire life insurance agents in Maryland?

Maryland life insurance agent roles are posted by State Farm, KL, and PHOENIX FINANCIAL SERVICES and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal employees, government contractors, and healthcare workers creates steady demand from carriers and agencies that specialize in group benefits and supplemental life coverage.

Which Maryland cities have the most life insurance agent jobs?

Beltsville, Oxon Hill, and Calverton lead Maryland for life insurance agent openings. Baltimore anchors the market as the state's largest city and home to major carriers and regional agencies, while Annapolis draws activity from the state government and financial services sector, and the D.C.-adjacent suburbs benefit from the large concentration of federal workers and corporate headquarters that generate consistent group insurance demand.

Are there remote life insurance agent jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because client-facing relationship building and in-person prospecting remain central to the role. About 95% of life insurance agent openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those positions most often focused on phone and digital sales rather than in-home or office consultations. Independent broker and telesales roles offer the clearest path to fully remote work.

How can I get hired as a life insurance agent in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an agency or carrier training program that pairs a new producer with a book of business and covers licensing costs. Large Maryland-area employers such as regional independent agencies and carriers with Baltimore offices regularly hire unlicensed candidates, sponsoring their pre-licensing course and exam. Roles titled insurance sales representative or financial services representative often accept applicants coming from retail, banking, or customer service backgrounds, and obtaining your Maryland Life Insurance Producer license before applying gives you a clear hiring advantage.

Where can I find and apply to life insurance agent jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to life insurance agent jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your license status, product specialty, and preferred location across the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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