Life Insurance Agent Jobs in Texas
Life Insurance Agent jobs in Texas rank among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in individual life, annuities, and group benefits across a workforce that skews toward independent agencies, captive carriers, and large financial services firms. The heaviest hiring runs through Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where established carriers like New York Life, Mutual of Omaha, and State Farm maintain regional operations and recruiting pipelines. Agents who hold or are pursuing their Texas Department of Insurance license, along with those with backgrounds in term and whole life products, are seeing the strongest call volume from employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
Ferrante State Farm is seeking a qualified and empathetic professional for the role of Life Insurance Representative. As a customer-oriented professional, you will market Life/Health insurance services and products to help benefit customers and their families. Your sales experience equips you to continually grow your income as you help customers with options for needed security for times of distress and vulnerability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult on life insurance products to customers.
- Assist customers with life insurance applications and claims.
- Provide customers with information on life insurance plans and options.
- Maintain compliance with life insurance regulations.
- Knowledge of life insurance products and services.
- Strong sales and customer service skills.
- Previous experience in life insurance sales preferred.
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
Ferrante State Farm is seeking a qualified and empathetic professional for the role of Life Insurance Representative. As a customer-oriented professional, you will market Life/Health insurance services and products to help benefit customers and their families. Your sales experience equips you to continually grow your income as you help customers with options for needed security for times of distress and vulnerability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult on life insurance products to customers.
- Assist customers with life insurance applications and claims.
- Provide customers with information on life insurance plans and options.
- Maintain compliance with life insurance regulations.
- Knowledge of life insurance products and services.
- Strong sales and customer service skills.
- Previous experience in life insurance sales preferred.
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Life Insurance Agent Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm13
- PureShield Insurance4
- New York Life2
- Nothing But Excellence2N
- TMB1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in life insurance agent jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Department of Insurance life insurance producer license or ability to obtain one
- Proven ability to prospect, present, and close individual or group life insurance policies
- Strong understanding of term, whole life, universal life, and annuity products
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings across a territory
- Experience using CRM platforms to track leads, follow-ups, and policy renewals
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred but not required
Life Insurance Agent Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a life insurance agent in Texas?
To become a life insurance agent in Texas, you must obtain a Life Agent license through the Texas Department of Insurance. The path starts with completing a state-approved pre-licensing education course, then passing the Texas Life Insurance licensing exam administered by Pearson VUE. After passing, you submit an application to the Texas Department of Insurance and complete a background check. No college degree is required to apply, though many employers prefer candidates with coursework in finance or business.
Which companies hire life insurance agents in Texas?
Texas life insurance agent roles are posted by State Farm, PureShield Insurance, and New York Life and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's size and its concentration of corporate headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metros means both captive carriers and independent marketing organizations maintain large, ongoing recruiting operations in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most life insurance agent jobs?
Plano, Austin, and The Woodlands account for the largest share of life insurance agent openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their dense concentrations of regional carrier offices, independent agencies, and financial planning firms, while San Antonio supports steady demand through a large military-adjacent population and growing suburban markets that captive agents and independent brokers actively pursue.
Are there remote life insurance agent jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because client relationships and prospecting often favor in-person meetings. About 90% of life insurance agent openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a real but selective slice of the market. The roles most likely to be fully remote involve phone or online sales, renewals support, and group benefits enrollment coordination rather than field-based prospecting.
How can I get hired as a life insurance agent in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a captive carrier training program, where companies like State Farm, New York Life, and Mutual of Omaha recruit candidates without experience and sponsor their Texas Department of Insurance licensing. Many Texas agencies also hire career changers from customer service, banking, or financial advising as associate agents while they complete pre-licensing coursework. Passing your Texas Life Insurance exam before applying gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who have not yet started the licensing process.
Where can I find and apply to life insurance agent jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to life insurance agent jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from agencies, captive carriers, and independent marketing organizations across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your license status and product experience, and apply directly to the employer.
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