Is a Life Insurance Agent Job Right for You?

Published: July 14, 2025 | By: North Star

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Is a Life Insurance Agent Job Right for You?

In today’s economy, more professionals are looking for stable, flexible careers that offer both personal fulfillment and strong earning potential. That’s where the role of a life insurance agent comes in. Whether you’re exploring a career change or just curious, here’s what you should know about life insurance agent jobs.

What Is a Life Insurance Agent?

A life insurance agent helps individuals and families secure financial protection in the event of a loss. Agents educate clients on policy options, assist with applications, and provide guidance tailored to each person’s needs.

At North Star Insurance Advisors, our agents specialize in final expense life insurance—affordable, no-exam policies designed to cover funeral and burial costs. We make the process simple, compassionate, and fast.

What Does a Life Insurance Agent Job Involve?

Life insurance agents do more than just sell policies. They build relationships, solve problems, and help people prepare for life’s most difficult moments. Here’s what a typical day might include:

  • Answering inbound calls from interested leads
  • Helping clients understand policy features and benefits
  • Completing digital applications and verifying information
  • Following up with clients and processing approvals
  • Staying current on product updates and compliance standards

Why People Choose This Career Path

Based on data from BLS.gov, the average income for insurance agents is strong—and for high performers, it’s much higher. But it’s not just about the paycheck. Top reasons people are choosing this career include:

  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Low barrier to entry (no degree required)
  • Helping people at one of life’s most vulnerable moments
  • Daily motivation from performance-based incentives

What It’s Like at North Star

We set agents up for success—whether they’re new to the industry or seasoned pros. Our leads are warm, our scripts are tested, and our support team is second to none. With training and a daily flow of inbound opportunities, your earning potential starts from day one.

If you’re ready for a job where your income reflects your effort, and you get to make a real impact, we want to meet you.

Apply now to speak with a recruiter.

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Still thinking it through? Visit our article on what insurance agents really do to get a behind-the-scenes look at the role.

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About North Star Insurance Advisors

North Star Insurance Advisors is an Insurtech company headquartered in Wentzville, MO. Through our proprietary technology, advanced training, and our world class team, we have been able to help hundreds of thousands of families with their final expense needs.