Reid Agency
Insurance Sales Agent
Remote Entry-Level Sales Agent — Seeking Motivated Self-Starters
Hiring across 31 markets in 24 states
Bethany, OK · Birmingham, AL · Brookings, SD · Bryan, TX · Cape Coral, FL · Clinton, MD · Frankfort, IN · Hallowell, ME · Hillsboro, OH · Hoffman Estates, IL · Hyannis, MA · Lynn, MA · Mequon, WI · Metairie, LA · Midland, MI · Millville, NJ · Monticello, KY · Mount Pleasant, SC · Orofino, ID · Paintsville, KY · Palm Springs, CA · Port Angeles, WA · Princeton, IL · Ridgeland, SC · Seattle, WA · Shinnston, WV · South Bend, IN · Victorville, CA · Virginia Beach, VA · Wheatland, WY · Williamsport, PA
This role is remote — the markets are where we are actively recruiting.
- Pay
- Commission-only, 1099 independent contractor — no base salary, no hourly wage
- License
- Not required to apply — you will need a state license before your first sale
- Where
- Remote anywhere in the US · actively recruiting in 31 markets across 24 states
- Applying takes
- About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
- Who reads it
- A person at Reid Agency, not an automated screen
If you've got drive, grit, and a genuine desire to help families — The Reid Agency wants to hear from you. No prior sales experience is required to start. This is 100% remote 1099 position.
What you'll actually do
- Contact prospective clients and determine needs
- Listen to each family's situation and explain available policy options clearly
- Help clients complete and submit their applications accurately
- Follow each application through the underwriting process and stay in communication
- Shadow experienced agents and tap into available call reviews to sharpen your approach
- Build a consistent habit of follow-up and relationship care with your clients
Who this is a fit for
- You're coachable, self-motivated, and ready to learn
- You've held jobs that demanded talking to people, solving problems, and showing up consistently
- You're comfortable with 1099 opportunity — no quotas and no caps, not a W-2 position
- You have a fire burning inside and just need the right vehicle — James came from construction and in one year became the agency's top agent; Louann came from restaurants and is now launching her own agency
- You want your work to matter, not just fill a time card
What we provide
- Scripts, call reviews, and ride-alongs available to help new agents find their footing
- 1:1 mentorship and weekly team calls you can lean on as you build
- A clear first-month structure: weeks 1–2 on licensing, week 3 on training and shadowing, week 4 running your own appointments
- Access to 50 carriers and the ability to work with clients across all 50 states through The Reid Agency
The honest part
If you're ready to put in the real work, reach out to The Reid Agency and let's talk.
Compensation
This is a commission-only 1099 independent contractor role. There is no base salary — you are paid commissions on your own sales to clients. Nobody is paid for recruiting, and there are no fees to join.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this a salaried job?
No. Reid Agency contracts independent agents (1099). Pay is commission-only: no base salary, no hourly wage, and no guaranteed income. Individual results depend on individual effort and are not guaranteed.
Do I need a life insurance license to apply?
No. You can apply before you are licensed. You will need a state life insurance license before your first sale, and Reid Agency walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Insurance Sales Agent at Reid Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 31 markets across 24 states, but you can work from anywhere in the US.
What does Reid Agency provide?
Scripts + call reviews; Weekly team call; 1:1 mentor; Ride-alongs.
What happens after I apply?
You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at Reid Agency reads every application and reaches out directly to set up a first conversation — there is no automated screening.
How long does the application take?
About two minutes: your name, email, phone, whether you currently hold a life insurance license, and an optional résumé.
Apply directly to Reid Agency
Interested in this role?
Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through October 18, 2026.