Insurance Sales Agent

Job overview

The Insurance Sales Agent role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is commission-based; the posting states $80,000 and reports a 2024 average income of $120,555 for qualifying financial professionals, while individual income depends on performance. New York Life describes its work as helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate financial decisions and protect their futures. The agent develops a client base, builds relationships, and guides clients through insurance and financial decisions. The role offers tailored insurance and financial products, while supporting clients’ retirement, protection, and education planning needs.

What you'll do

• Develop a client base through networking, referrals, and community involvement
• guide clients through financial decisions
• offer tailored insurance and financial products
• maintain customer portfolios
• pursue new clients through sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
• meet with prospective clients
• maintain sales and client records
• learn insurance products, protocols, and policy changes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

insurance sales agent

houston tx

new york life

commission-based

$80,000 stated

client relationships

life insurance

retirement planning

education planning

licensing support

ongoing training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time agents may receive medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverage, 401(k), and pension.
• Prepaid tuition for eligible participating agents pursuing approved credentials.

Why this role

Structured onboarding, licensing support, ongoing coaching, and a training subsidy for eligible candidates; agents may become independent career agents after two years of training.

About the employer

NYL - West Houston Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Life Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.