The Butler Agency
Whole Life Insurance Sales Agent
Whole Life Insurance Sales Agent — Career Changers Welcome | Remote / 1099
Hiring across 18 markets in 18 states
Bear, DE · Borger, TX · Bridgeport, CT · Cranford, NJ · Dover, NH · Faith, SD · Hartsville, SC · Island Pond, VT · Jerome, ID · Lawrenceburg, KY · Marinette, WI · Meadville, PA · Monson, MA · Salem, UT · Suffolk, VA · Valdosta, GA · Waianae, HI · West Helena, AR
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 18 markets across 18 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
This is a 100% remote, commission-based 1099 role at The Butler Agency — built for people making a real career change into life insurance who are ready to get licensed, learn the work, and build something that belongs to them.
What you'll actually do
- Reach out to prospective clients who have expressed interest in whole life coverage
- Schedule and hold conversations to understand each family's protection needs
- Explain whole life policy options honestly and in language people actually understand
- Help clients complete an application and walk them through the underwriting process
- Manage your pipeline in a provided CRM with consistent, organized follow-up
- Attend weekly team calls and call reviews to keep building real skill
Who this is a fit for
- Career changers who are coachable, motivated, and ready to learn something new from the ground up
- People willing to obtain a state life insurance license before they begin selling
- Those coming from industries where results felt tied to forces outside their control — like Chris, a 15-year mortgage industry veteran who got licensed in a few weeks and now runs his own schedule in a field that doesn't rise and fall with interest rates
- Self-starters who can follow through consistently without constant hand-holding
- People who want to serve families and build a book of business they actually own
What we provide
- A 1:1 mentor and ride-alongs so you are not starting from scratch on your own
- Scripts and call reviews from day one to build real confidence in every conversation
- CRM provided — organized and ready to go when you are
- Warm leads provided and support developing self-generated leads as you grow
- Weekly team calls that connect you to people doing this work right alongside you
The honest part
This is 100% commission-based 1099 independent-contractor work — no salary, no guaranteed pay. It is not for everyone, and The Butler Agency will tell you that plainly. But if you are serious about a career change and want a team that will genuinely show up for you while you build, apply today and let's talk.
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 18 markets across 18 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.