The Butler Agency
Whole Life Insurance Sales Agent
Whole Life Insurance Sales Agent — Career Changers from Corporate | Remote / 1099
Hiring across 14 markets in 14 states
Colonial Heights, VA · Del Rio, TX · East Providence, RI · Farmington, CT · Fountain Inn, SC · Hazen, ND · Hoffman Estates, IL · Homer, AK · Keansburg, NJ · Meredith, NH · Mount Washington, KY · Superior, WI · Troy, MI · Ville Platte, LA
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 14 markets across 14 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 your income has always depended on someone else's decisions — a rate cut, a restructure, a quota you didn't set — this is worth reading. The Butler Agency is hiring 100% remote, commission-based 1099 whole life insurance agents, including career changers ready to work for themselves.
What you'll actually do
- Reach out to prospective clients and schedule whole life coverage conversations
- Learn each client's long-term goals and explain how whole life policies may serve their family
- Present options honestly and help clients choose what fits their situation
- Walk clients through applications and follow each case through underwriting
- Manage your client pipeline in a provided CRM
- Meet weekly with your team and 1:1 mentor to refine your process
Who this is a fit for
- Career changers from corporate, finance, real estate, banking, or commission-variable industries
- People who want to run their own book of business without office politics
- Self-directed professionals who stay productive without a manager looking over their shoulder
- Those willing to obtain a state life insurance license before selling — or already licensed
- People who want schedule ownership and work that belongs entirely to them
What we provide
- A 1:1 mentor — one Butler Agency agent spent 15 years in mortgage with income driven by interest rates, got licensed in a few weeks, and now sets his own schedule in a recession-proof industry
- Warm leads provided so you're not building from a cold list
- CRM, scripts, call reviews, and ride-alongs to support your transition
- Weekly team calls to keep you connected and accountable
The honest part
This is 100% remote, commission-only 1099 work — no salary, no guaranteed pay, and no shortcuts through the learning curve. Career transitions take real commitment and real patience. If you're prepared to do the work and build something that belongs to you, 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. Whole Life Insurance Sales Agent at The Butler Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 14 markets across 14 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 November 7, 2026.