The Butler Agency
Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Agent
IUL and Annuity Sales Agent — Independent Contractors | Remote / 1099
Hiring across 8 markets in 7 states
Ashland, OR · Burns, OR · Dell Rapids, SD · Hebron, NH · Hyannis, MA · Red Bank, NJ · Scottsdale, AZ · Wasilla, AK
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
- Required — you must already hold an active life insurance license
- Where
- Remote anywhere in the US · actively recruiting in 8 markets across 7 states
- Applying takes
- About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
- Who reads it
- A person at The Butler Agency, not an automated screen
You're not looking for a job — you're looking to build a practice. The Butler Agency is hiring 100% remote, commission-based 1099 agents with sales experience who are ready to work the IUL and annuity space with real support and real independence.
What you'll actually do
- Contact clients who are exploring indexed universal life or annuity products
- Schedule and hold in-depth coverage conversations by phone or video from wherever you work
- Assess each client's needs, present available product options clearly, and guide their decision-making
- Help clients complete applications and follow each case through underwriting
- Self-generate leads and supplement with warm leads provided by the agency
- Manage your book using the provided CRM and stay connected through weekly team calls
Who this is a fit for
- Licensed life insurance agents with hands-on experience in IUL, annuity, or wealth-protection products
- Sales professionals with a consultative approach and a genuine entrepreneurial mindset
- Independent contractors who want schedule flexibility without losing a real team behind them
- Self-directed candidates who are comfortable managing a multi-step, relationship-driven sales process
- People who want to build a practice — not just fill a role
What we provide
- 1:1 mentor and ride-alongs to help you hit your stride at The Butler Agency
- Provided CRM, scripts, and call reviews to keep your skills sharp
- Warm leads alongside support for self-generating your own pipeline
- Weekly team call with people who have been in the field and talk straight
The honest part
This is 100% commission-based 1099 work — there is no salary, and results depend entirely on your activity and follow-through. This is not the right role for someone new to sales or life insurance. If you're experienced, licensed, and ready to run your own practice with The Butler Agency behind you, apply now.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this a salaried job?
No. The Butler 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?
Yes. This Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Agent role is for people who already hold an active life insurance license in at least one state. If you are not licensed yet, The Butler Agency may have an entry-level role that fits better.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Agent at The Butler Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 8 markets across 7 states, but you can work from anywhere in the US.
What does The Butler Agency provide?
1:1 mentor; Ride-alongs; CRM provided; Scripts + call reviews; Weekly team call.
What happens after I apply?
You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at The Butler 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 The Butler Agency
Interested in this role?
Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through October 22, 2026.