Insurance Jobs in California with H-1B1 Sponsorship
California's insurance industry spans major carriers like Farmers Insurance, Zenith National, and Pacific Life, with hiring concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. H-1B1 visa sponsorship in this sector is available to Chilean and Singaporean nationals in specialty occupations such as actuarial science, risk management, and underwriting analytics.
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93618
Department
Agency
Job Function
Agency
Location
Glendale, California, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Onsite
Location Designation: Fully Onsite
Business / Role Overview:
New York Life’s primary distribution channel is the career Agency sales force of more than 12,000 agents, operating in virtually every major city in the United States. Every agent is affiliated with one of our General Offices. These offices are operated by Agency management teams responsible for agent and management recruiting, development, and sales. Some agents operate their businesses out of our General Offices, while others maintain independent office locations.
Our General Offices are divided up among four Zones. In addition to our Zone offices, an Agency Home Office team responsible for strategy, finance, administration, standards, training, marketing and communications supports our agents and field managers. The Agency operation also comprises teams charged with growing our business in key market segments, including the middle-income market, the advanced (high-net-worth) market and select cultural markets. Agents sell individual life insurance, individual annuities, and long-term care insurance products, as well as mutual funds.
This position will support the Southern California GO.
What You'll Do:
- Drive, monitor and assist New Org Agent retention and production efforts.
- Properly implement NYLIC University’s Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills Systems. This includes notifying Agents of course deadlines and virtual session offerings as well as preparation for the facilitated delivery of Group Instruction and Drill (GID) sessions / Skill Builders.
- Understand NYLIC University Online. This includes system navigation for both Development Manager and Agent users, assigning scheduled offerings, assessment review and tracking and curriculum and regulated course reporting.
- Understand and remain current with NYL Central implementation. Assure Agents are aware of and continuously trained to leverage new system features and functionalities upon release (specific to Sales Central and Marketing Central at this time).
- Build partnerships with the General Office (GO) Field Management Team to assure the Field Development System (FDS) is implemented and executed effectively. This includes conducting and scheduling Field Observation and Demonstration (FOD) sessions with Agents (to assist with case preparation and the presenting/closing of sales), Agent Development Planning Meetings with the Field Management Team in addition to assisting Monthly and Annual Plan Meetings.
- Lead National Prospecting Week efforts at the GO level to assure Agent prospecting activities are scheduled, planned and executed accordingly.
- Channel, drive and promote sales initiatives and incentives with Agents, GO Field Management Teams and the Zone. Develop a solid knowledgebase of NYLIC products.
- Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the FDS system in the General Office. This includes conducting Performance Review and Planning sessions with agents, conducting Agent Development Planning meetings with Partners and Managing Partners, assisting with Monthly Planning Meetings, and Annual Planning meetings.
- Effectively train agents to gather names through prospecting process of referrals, social media mining, networking, community events, and center of influence development.
- Effective with technology to enable training and assistance in virtual environment.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate (specific to internal applicants) or Previous PF2 experience
- Valid State Life and Health Licenses
- FINRA Registrations- Series 6 & 63
- Persuasive, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Performance Management
- Facilitating Groups
- Coaching
- Developing, Empowering and Influencing Others
- Providing Motivational assistance
- Goal, Impact and Result Oriented
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Leading Change
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Strategizing
- Ability to mentor other DMs
- Demonstration of effective FOD and IDD
- Can lead one on one Development Conversations with Partners
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: Yes
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
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. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Requisition ID
93618
Department
Agency
Job Function
Agency
Location
Glendale, California, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Onsite
Location Designation: Fully Onsite
Business / Role Overview:
New York Life’s primary distribution channel is the career Agency sales force of more than 12,000 agents, operating in virtually every major city in the United States. Every agent is affiliated with one of our General Offices. These offices are operated by Agency management teams responsible for agent and management recruiting, development, and sales. Some agents operate their businesses out of our General Offices, while others maintain independent office locations.
Our General Offices are divided up among four Zones. In addition to our Zone offices, an Agency Home Office team responsible for strategy, finance, administration, standards, training, marketing and communications supports our agents and field managers. The Agency operation also comprises teams charged with growing our business in key market segments, including the middle-income market, the advanced (high-net-worth) market and select cultural markets. Agents sell individual life insurance, individual annuities, and long-term care insurance products, as well as mutual funds.
This position will support the Southern California GO.
What You'll Do:
- Drive, monitor and assist New Org Agent retention and production efforts.
- Properly implement NYLIC University’s Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills Systems. This includes notifying Agents of course deadlines and virtual session offerings as well as preparation for the facilitated delivery of Group Instruction and Drill (GID) sessions / Skill Builders.
- Understand NYLIC University Online. This includes system navigation for both Development Manager and Agent users, assigning scheduled offerings, assessment review and tracking and curriculum and regulated course reporting.
- Understand and remain current with NYL Central implementation. Assure Agents are aware of and continuously trained to leverage new system features and functionalities upon release (specific to Sales Central and Marketing Central at this time).
- Build partnerships with the General Office (GO) Field Management Team to assure the Field Development System (FDS) is implemented and executed effectively. This includes conducting and scheduling Field Observation and Demonstration (FOD) sessions with Agents (to assist with case preparation and the presenting/closing of sales), Agent Development Planning Meetings with the Field Management Team in addition to assisting Monthly and Annual Plan Meetings.
- Lead National Prospecting Week efforts at the GO level to assure Agent prospecting activities are scheduled, planned and executed accordingly.
- Channel, drive and promote sales initiatives and incentives with Agents, GO Field Management Teams and the Zone. Develop a solid knowledgebase of NYLIC products.
- Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the FDS system in the General Office. This includes conducting Performance Review and Planning sessions with agents, conducting Agent Development Planning meetings with Partners and Managing Partners, assisting with Monthly Planning Meetings, and Annual Planning meetings.
- Effectively train agents to gather names through prospecting process of referrals, social media mining, networking, community events, and center of influence development.
- Effective with technology to enable training and assistance in virtual environment.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate (specific to internal applicants) or Previous PF2 experience
- Valid State Life and Health Licenses
- FINRA Registrations- Series 6 & 63
- Persuasive, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Performance Management
- Facilitating Groups
- Coaching
- Developing, Empowering and Influencing Others
- Providing Motivational assistance
- Goal, Impact and Result Oriented
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Leading Change
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Strategizing
- Ability to mentor other DMs
- Demonstration of effective FOD and IDD
- Can lead one on one Development Conversations with Partners
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: Yes
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
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. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
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Which insurance companies sponsor H-1B1 visas in California?
California-based carriers and brokerages with histories of H-1B sponsorship include Farmers Insurance Group, Pacific Life, Transamerica, Korn Ferry (for insurance consulting roles), and large reinsurers operating out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Sponsorship patterns for H-1B1 specifically mirror H-1B filings, since the underlying specialty occupation standard is the same. Availability varies by employer and role, so confirming sponsorship policy directly with each company's HR team is essential.
Which cities in California have the most insurance H-1B1 sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles has the highest concentration of insurance employers in California, home to regional headquarters for carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area attract insurtech firms and specialty lines underwriters. Sacramento is significant for carriers with regulatory affairs and government-facing operations. Woodland Hills, a Los Angeles suburb, is a notable cluster given Farmers Insurance's headquarters there.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
H-1B1 sponsorship applies to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In insurance, roles that consistently meet this standard include actuary, data scientist, financial analyst, underwriter with a quantitative background, risk analyst, and compliance specialist. General claims adjusting or sales positions typically do not qualify because they don't require a degree in a specific discipline. A theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge is the core requirement.
How do I find insurance H-1B1 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, including H-1B1, by industry, and by state to surface California insurance employers who are actively open to sponsorship. Because H-1B1 sponsorship is less common than H-1B, a targeted platform matters more than a broad job search. Migrate Mate aggregates roles where sponsorship eligibility is already a factor, saving time on manual employer outreach.
Are there California-specific considerations for H-1B1 sponsorship in insurance?
California's Department of Insurance regulates carriers operating in the state, which creates demand for compliance, regulatory affairs, and actuarial roles that often qualify as specialty occupations. The state's strict worker-classification and labor laws mean employers are generally familiar with employment-based visa processes. California also has a dense insurtech sector, particularly in the Bay Area, where data-heavy roles are more likely to meet H-1B1 specialty occupation standards than traditional insurance positions.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 insurance jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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