Insurance Sales Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Insurance Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like finance, economics, or business. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before hiring, and candidates from Australia can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely through the E-3 visa.
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The Marvin Smith American Family Insurance Agency is seeking a motivated, organized Sales Support Specialist / Office Manager to help grow our business and provide excellent customer service.
In this role, you’ll generate and follow up on leads, schedule appointments, support insurance sales, and manage daily office operations. You’ll receive training and support to build your knowledge of American Family products, services, and systems. Prior insurance experience is not required.
Responsibilities
Sales and Marketing
- Coordinate prospecting through direct mail, company programs, and Personal Insurance Reviews.
- Generate and follow up on leads to support appointments, applications, and sales.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for the agent.
- Learn products, procedures, and best practices that support policy growth and customer retention.
- Meet individual production goals established by the agent.
Customer Relations
- Discuss insurance products with current and prospective customers, as permitted by your licensing.
- Deliver friendly, professional service to attract and retain customers.
- Explain claims and billing policies and procedures.
- Respond to customer questions, concerns, and complaints.
Office Operations
- Administer office practices and procedures.
- Maintain accurate customer records and follow-up information in the agency database.
- Manage agency correspondence.
- Continue developing product and service knowledge to support agency growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in telemarketing or another sales environment, with demonstrated persuasion skills.
- At least one insurance license in property, casualty, health, or life—or willingness to obtain a qualifying license within 60 days of hire.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Computer proficiency; experience with Windows-based applications is a plus.
- Ability to learn American Family products, services, and computer systems.
Prior insurance experience is not required.
To apply submit your résumé through Indeed. We look forward to learning how your sales, customer service, and organizational skills could contribute to our agency.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $30,000.00 per year
LOCATION
- Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
The Marvin Smith American Family Insurance Agency is seeking a motivated, organized Sales Support Specialist / Office Manager to help grow our business and provide excellent customer service.
In this role, you’ll generate and follow up on leads, schedule appointments, support insurance sales, and manage daily office operations. You’ll receive training and support to build your knowledge of American Family products, services, and systems. Prior insurance experience is not required.
Responsibilities
Sales and Marketing
- Coordinate prospecting through direct mail, company programs, and Personal Insurance Reviews.
- Generate and follow up on leads to support appointments, applications, and sales.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for the agent.
- Learn products, procedures, and best practices that support policy growth and customer retention.
- Meet individual production goals established by the agent.
Customer Relations
- Discuss insurance products with current and prospective customers, as permitted by your licensing.
- Deliver friendly, professional service to attract and retain customers.
- Explain claims and billing policies and procedures.
- Respond to customer questions, concerns, and complaints.
Office Operations
- Administer office practices and procedures.
- Maintain accurate customer records and follow-up information in the agency database.
- Manage agency correspondence.
- Continue developing product and service knowledge to support agency growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in telemarketing or another sales environment, with demonstrated persuasion skills.
- At least one insurance license in property, casualty, health, or life—or willingness to obtain a qualifying license within 60 days of hire.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Computer proficiency; experience with Windows-based applications is a plus.
- Ability to learn American Family products, services, and computer systems.
Prior insurance experience is not required.
To apply submit your résumé through Indeed. We look forward to learning how your sales, customer service, and organizational skills could contribute to our agency.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $30,000.00 per year
LOCATION
- Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Insurance Sales Specialist
Align your degree to the role
Insurers filing H-1B or E-3 petitions must prove the role is a specialty occupation. A degree in finance, economics, risk management, or business directly tied to insurance sales strengthens that argument and reduces your chances of receiving a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Pull the OFLC Wage Search early
Before negotiating salary, look up the prevailing wage for insurance sales roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet that threshold for the Labor Condition Application to certify, and knowing the floor helps you evaluate offers accurately.
Target carriers over independent agencies
Large insurance carriers and national brokerages have established HR and legal teams that handle LCA filings routinely. Independent agencies rarely have the infrastructure or legal counsel to sponsor a visa, so focusing your search on regional or national carriers saves time.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse insurance employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, searchable by city and role. That filing history tells you which companies have sponsored roles like yours before, so you're not asking an employer to do it for the first time.
Clarify licensing requirements before the offer
Most states require a state insurance producer license before you can legally sell policies. Confirm with the hiring manager whether the role requires licensure on day one or whether the employer sponsors your exam prep period, since H-1B status doesn't automatically authorize unlicensed practice.
Understand the LCA timeline at offer stage
An employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before submitting your H-1B or E-3 petition. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but confirm your start date accounts for that window so your onboarding doesn't stall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Insurance Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must document that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, risk management, or business. Generic sales roles that accept any degree tend to face scrutiny from USCIS. Roles tied to commercial lines, underwriting support, or financial analysis hold up better because the degree requirement is easier to establish.
What visa options exist for international candidates applying for insurance sales jobs?
H-1B is the most common path, subject to an annual cap and selection process. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and skips the lottery entirely. Candidates already on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT can work for a sponsoring insurer immediately while their employer prepares a longer-term petition. TN visa status does not cover insurance sales roles.
How do I find insurance employers who have sponsored visas before?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. insurance employers with verified LCA sponsorship history so you can see which companies have filed for roles matching yours. That track record matters because an employer filing for the first time moves slower and faces more internal friction than one with an established immigration process.
Does holding an H-1B or E-3 affect my ability to get a state insurance producer license?
Most states allow nonimmigrant visa holders to obtain a producer license as long as they have a valid Social Security Number or satisfy the state's alternative ID requirements. Some states add a residency condition, so you'll need to verify the rules in the specific state where you'll be selling. Your visa status alone doesn't disqualify you, but licensing requirements vary and you should confirm them with the state insurance department before accepting an offer.
Can an employer use PERM labor certification to sponsor an Insurance Sales Specialist for a green card?
Yes. Insurance Sales Specialist roles can qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires PERM labor certification through DOL. The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers are available. Processing timelines for PERM and the subsequent I-140 petition can run well over a year, and green card backlogs vary significantly depending on your country of birth.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Insurance Sales Specialist jobs?
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.