The Butler Agency
Term Life Insurance Sales Agent
Term Life Insurance Sales Agent — Former Educators Welcome | Remote / 1099
Hiring across 13 markets in 10 states
Belfair, WA · Bergenfield, NJ · Brooklyn Park, MN · Cabot, AR · Canton, ME · Caribou, ME · Chillicothe, MO · Columbia, TN · Danville, IN · Duluth, MN · Hanna, WY · Nitro, WV · Sundance, WY
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 13 markets across 10 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
If you spent years helping people understand complex ideas, you already have skills that translate directly to life insurance sales. The Butler Agency is hiring 100% remote, 1099 commission-based term life agents — and former educators are a genuinely strong fit for this work.
What you'll actually do
- Contact prospective clients by phone and schedule term life coverage conversations
- Listen to each family's situation and walk them through available coverage options
- Explain policy features in plain, honest language — no jargon, no pressure
- Help clients complete applications and follow their case through underwriting
- Keep your pipeline organized in a provided CRM
- Join weekly team calls and 1:1 coaching sessions to keep improving your craft
Who this is a fit for
- Former teachers, coaches, trainers, or curriculum specialists ready for a new chapter
- Patient communicators who can guide people through a big decision without rushing them
- Self-starters who manage their own schedule and hold themselves accountable
- Mission-driven people who want their daily work to protect real families
- Candidates currently unlicensed who are willing to obtain a state life insurance license before selling
What we provide
- A dedicated 1:1 mentor from day one — not a training video, a real person in your corner
- Warm leads provided through The Butler Agency so you're not starting from a cold list
- CRM access, scripts, and regular call reviews to build your confidence
- Ride-alongs with experienced agents and weekly team calls
The honest part
This is 100% remote, commission-only 1099 work — there is no salary or guaranteed pay. If you need a steady paycheck before you've built a pipeline, this isn't the right move right now. If you're ready to put your instincts to work for families who genuinely need help, apply with The Butler Agency today.
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?
No. You can apply before you are licensed. You will need a state life insurance license before your first sale, and The Butler Agency walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Term Life Insurance Sales Agent at The Butler Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 13 markets across 10 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.