Insurance Sales Agents in California
Insurance sales agents sell various types of insurance coverage—life, health, property, casualty, automotive—to individuals and businesses. They work for insurance companies, operate as independent agents or brokers, and sometimes refer clients to other brokers In California the median pay is $76,120 a year, 22% above the national median of $62,280.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Life and Annuity Insurance Sales Agent · Taubman Financial Management · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Insurance Sales Agents.
Licenses and training in California
Insurance Sales Agents pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 41-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.