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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Overview

Open roles42
Top employerState Farm
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring23
Work type57% Remote
Top industryInsurance

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PureShield Insurance
Insurance Agent (Commission-Based, P&C/Health&Life)
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Insurance Agent (Commission-Based, P&C/Health&Life)
PureShield Insurance
Sugar Land, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$40k - $200k/yr
Hybrid

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Bilingual Life Insurance Agent (English–Spanish)
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Bilingual Life Insurance Agent (English–Spanish)
Texas Emerald Group LLC
Spring, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$1,500 - $2,500/yr
Remote (US)

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Life Insurance Agent
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Added 6d ago
Life Insurance Agent
Mathis Financial
Pasadena, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$500 - $2,000/yr
Remote (US)

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Integrity Marketing Group
Life Insurance Agent
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Integrity Marketing Group
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Life Insurance Agent
Integrity Marketing Group
Arlington, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$2,000 - $6,000/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Life Insurance Agent Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
6 jobs
Austin
5 jobs
The Woodlands
5 jobs
Plano
3 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Hurst
1 job
Spring
1 job

Life Insurance Agent Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • State Farm
    State Farm10
  • T
    TMB Agency2
  • M
    MakeLYFE Agency2
  • The Price
    The Price2
  • Security National Life Insurance Company
    Security National Life Insurance Company2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Banking & Financial Services

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, TMB Agency, and MakeLYFE Agency and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?

Dallas, 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 79% of life insurance agent openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 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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