The Lyons Agency

Life Insurance Sales Agent

The 9-to-5 Isn't Building Your Future. This Might. — Remote Life Insurance Agent (1099)

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

Hiring across 20 markets in 18 states

Bridgeton, NJ · Bristol, RI · Bryan, TX · Green Lake, WI · Hillsboro, OH · Jefferson City, MO · Magnolia, AR · Midland, MI · Okeechobee, FL · Orofino, ID · Page, AZ · Palm Springs, CA · Port Angeles, WA · Poultney, VT · Ridgeland, SC · Rochester, IN · Sturgis, SD · Terryville, CT · Vacaville, CA · Wolcott, VT

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 20 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 Lyons Agency, not an automated screen

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The Lyons Agency was built by people who got tired of trading time for a capped paycheck — and decided to do something about it. If you're financially curious, client-focused, and ready to leave the cubicle behind, this 100% remote, commission-based 1099 role might be the career change worth making.

What you'll actually do

Contact prospective clients to schedule coverage and strategy conversations
Learn each client's financial picture and walk them through available options — whole life, IBC concepts, annuities, and general life coverage
Help clients understand how policies like Indexed Universal Life or debt-free strategies work in plain language
Complete and submit applications, then support clients through underwriting
Build your book of business across all 50 states using carrier contracts you hold in your own name
Tap into weekly team calls, 1:1 mentor time, and case design help as you grow your practice

Who this is a fit for

Career-changers from corporate, finance, banking, or office environments who are wired to learn
People who get energized explaining financial concepts to others
Self-starters who take initiative and ask for help in equal measure
Current or prospective life insurance licensees willing to put in structured effort from week one
Anyone who wants freedom over their schedule without trading away mentorship and support

What we provide

Direct carrier appointments across 50 carriers — you hold your own contracts
1:1 mentor availability and access to weekly team calls and agent community at The Lyons Agency
Scripts, call reviews, CRM access, and case design help available as you build
A reduced-cost lead program designed to be accessible for agents who are starting out
No production quota — this is a career you build at your pace, with real support available

The honest part

This is 100% commission, 1099 independent-contractor work — no salary, no guaranteed pay, not a corporate job. It is not a fit if you need the comfort of a set paycheck or aren't ready to grow. If you're ready to do the work, The Lyons Agency has 15 agents, four years in, and leaders who genuinely want to see you win — apply and let's find out if this is your next chapter.

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 20 markets across 18 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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