Insurance Sales Agents

Starting Salary

$37,124
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$57,685
NC Triangle area
66
% Less Than a High school Diploma
24
% High school diploma or equivalent

Job Outlook

+9.8%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

1,156
NC Triangle area

Insurance sales agents sell one or more types of insurance to customers on the behalf of an insurance company or independent insurance agent. Agents may specialize in one line of insurance such as life, accident, health, or long term care insurance. Agents create benefit packages tailored for customer needs and educate them on policies.

Depending on employment, agents may earn base salary, commission opportunities, or both. This career may also offer flexibility by working as a part-time or full-time insurance sales agent. Agents may also have an opportunity for upward mobility for promotions. Become an insurance sales agent today and make a difference in the community by improving the health and well-being of North Carolina residents.