The Lyons Agency

Life Insurance Sales Agent

From Service to Sales — Remote Life Insurance Agent (1099)

Remote — United States Contract (1099) Posted Sep 19, 2026

Hiring across 12 markets in 11 states

Boothbay Harbor, ME · Camden, NJ · Cleveland, OH · Indiana, PA · Lynn, MA · Magna, UT · Mount Pleasant, SC · Powers Lake, ND · Richmond, KY · Shinnston, WV · Ulysses, KS · Williamsport, PA

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 12 markets across 11 states
Applying takes: About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
Who reads it: A person at The Lyons Agency, not an automated screen

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You served with discipline and purpose. The Lyons Agency is built for people who still want both — 100% remote, commission-based 1099 life insurance sales across all 50 states, helping families protect what they've built.

What you'll actually do

Contact prospective clients about life insurance, mortgage protection, annuities, and debt-free life strategies
Schedule and hold coverage conversations — by phone or virtually, on your own schedule
Ask questions, listen, and match each family to coverage that fits their actual situation
Walk clients through available options and help complete applications clearly and honestly
Follow cases through underwriting — you advocate, but you don't control the outcome
Connect with a weekly team call and a 1:1 mentor when you need direction or a second opinion

Who this is a fit for

Veterans who bring structure and follow-through and want a career — not a gig
People who hold (or are willing to earn) a state life insurance license
Self-starters who take initiative and ask for help — both matter here
Anyone done being bound by someone else's schedule and ceiling, like James Butler was before he left commercial construction
Communicative, growth-oriented people who treat personal development as non-negotiable

What we provide

Direct carrier appointments across 50 carriers — you hold your own contracts
A 1:1 mentor and agent community available from week one at The Lyons Agency
Scripts, call reviews, CRM access, and case design help available as you build
Reduced-cost leads available to keep startup costs manageable
No production quota — you set the pace

The honest part

This is 100% commission, 1099 work — no salary, no guaranteed pay. If you're comfortable standing still, this isn't the right fit. If you're ready to build something that's yours, apply and let's talk about what month one looks like at The Lyons Agency.

About The Lyons Agency

The Lyons Agency was opened after it was realized that we were at the mercy of a 9-5 with restricted income and strict time. With no room for growth (personal and professional), we had to make a change. We wanted more time with our kids and each other. We wanted freedom to take a vacation without looking at our bank and asking permission. But most importantly, we wanted to lay our head down at night without being exhausted and having very little or nothing to show for it. We exist to help others not only secure their futures and legecies with life insurance. But, we also are here to help agents secure their futures and become the best version of themselves. Your dreams are big, so grow yourself as well.

4 in business15 agentsLicensed in all 50 states50 carriers represented

Questions people ask about this role

Is this a salaried job?

No. The Lyons 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 Lyons Agency walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.

Is the role really remote?

Yes. Life Insurance Sales Agent at The Lyons Agency is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 12 markets across 11 states, but you can work from anywhere in the US.

What does The Lyons Agency provide?

Direct carrier appointments; You hold your own contracts; Set your own schedule; Underwriting advocacy; Scripts + call reviews.

What happens after I apply?

You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at The Lyons 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.

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Interested in this role?

Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through October 17, 2026.

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