Insurance Sales Agent (General)
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
At a Glance
Insurance Sales Agent (General) earns an average of $59,083/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.8–2.1 years. Top skills: Sales, Insurance Sales, Customer Service.
$59,083/yr
High school or GED
1.8–2.1 years
47
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Insurance Sales Agents
Median Wage
$60,370/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Insurance Sales
Marketing
Sales Prospecting
Selling Techniques
Financial Services
Medicare
Underwriting
Outside Sales
Cross-Selling
Billing
Cold Calling
Business-To-Consumer
Insurance Policies
Sales Administration
Common Skills (14)
Sales
Customer Service
Communication
Interpersonal Communications
Self-Motivation
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Strong Work Ethic
Operations
Computer Literacy
Telephone Skills
Self-Starter
Certifications (2)
Property And Casualty Insurance License
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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