The Delaney Agency
Life Insurance Sales Agent
Former Teacher or Side-Income Seeker — Part-Time Life Insurance Agent (Remote, 1099)
Hiring across 26 markets in 6 states
Athens, TN · Beaufort, SC · Beeville, TX · Big Spring, TX · Clarksville, TN · Douglasville, GA · Dumas, TX · Fountain Inn, SC · Franklin, NC · Hyden, KY · Kannapolis, NC · Kinston, NC · Lockhart, TX · Louisville, KY · Marion, NC · McMinnville, TN · Monroe, GA · Monticello, KY · Morehead, KY · Myrtle Beach, SC · North Augusta, SC · Pittsboro, NC · Temple, TX · Thomasville, GA · Tyler, TX · Winnsboro, SC
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 26 markets across 6 states
- Applying takes
- About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
- Who reads it
- A person at The Delaney Agency, not an automated screen
If you've spent years explaining complicated things to people who were confused and scared — you already have one of the most important skills in this work. This is for the former educator, the burned-out professional, or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work that fits around real life.
What You'll Actually Do
- Speak with clients — mostly by phone — who've requested information about final expense or term life insurance.
- Break down confusing policy language into plain English. Help people understand what they're actually buying.
- Set your own appointment times. Work mornings, evenings, weekends — whatever fits your schedule.
- Handle everything from home. No commute. No dress code. No office politics.
Who This Is a Fit For
- You're a former teacher, school counselor, healthcare worker, or nonprofit professional — someone who's spent a career in service.
- Or you have a full-time job and want something part-time that has real purpose, not just a paycheck.
- You don't have a license yet, or you're newly licensed. Both are fine — training is part of the deal.
- You're patient, a clear communicator, and you actually like helping people solve problems.
- You understand this is commission-based work and you're approaching it seriously, not as a passive side hustle.
What We Provide
- Step-by-step guidance to get licensed in your state, if you aren't already.
- Mentorship from agents who started part-time and built from there.
- Warm leads — clients who've asked to be contacted. No cold outreach required.
- Fully remote. Work from home, on your own hours, with no minimum quota pressure while you're getting started.
- A team that's genuinely rooting for you to succeed — and will tell you honestly if this isn't the right fit.
There's no salary here. It's 1099 work, and your results depend on your effort and consistency. But if you want part-time work you can be proud of — work that protects real families — this is worth a conversation. Reach out and we'll be straight with you from the start.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this a salaried job?
No. The Delaney 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 Delaney Agency walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Life Insurance Sales Agent at The Delaney Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 26 markets across 6 states, but you can work from anywhere in the US.
What does The Delaney Agency provide?
Training, carrier access, and a team you can reach — the specifics are in the role description on this page.
What happens after I apply?
You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at The Delaney 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 Delaney Agency
Interested in this role?
Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through November 6, 2026.