The Wood Agency Life
Sales Agent
Remote Sales Agent — New to the Industry, Trained From Week One
- 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
- Applying takes
- About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
- Who reads it
- A person at The Wood Agency Life, not an automated screen
The Wood Agency is hiring remote sales agents to help families choose life insurance that fits them, and to stay with them through a claim. You don't need insurance experience. You do need to run your own schedule, keep going after a no, and be comfortable with commission-based pay.
What you'll do
- Sell life insurance remotely as a 1099 independent contractor, paid through commission.
- Work toward your state license in the first two weeks, then get trained and contracted by week three.
- Start making sales calls by the end of your first month, with your mentor close by.
- Listen first, then show each family the options that suit their situation and budget.
- Quote from 43 carriers instead of pushing one company's product.
- Stay with your clients after the sale, including when a family needs help with a claim.
Qualifications
- Willing to earn your state life insurance license in your first two weeks.
- Comfortable on the phone and on video with people you haven't met yet.
- Self-disciplined enough to keep your own schedule without someone checking in.
- Able to hear no and still make the next call.
- Ready to put in training time before your first commission arrives.
What we provide
- A weekly team call with the whole agency.
- Scripts, plus reviews of your calls with specific feedback.
- Ride-alongs with an experienced agent before you work on your own.
- A one-on-one mentor to answer questions as you start.
- Exclusive lead systems, available to agents who want them.
Compensation
This is 1099 independent contractor work, and pay is commission-based. No salary or hourly pay is provided. Earnings depend on individual production, and a new book takes time to build. If you need a guaranteed paycheck right now, this isn't the right fit, and that's okay.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this a salaried job?
No. The Wood Agency Life 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 Wood Agency Life walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Sales Agent at The Wood Agency Life is 100% remote within the United States. You can work from anywhere in the US.
What does The Wood Agency Life provide?
Weekly team call; Scripts + call reviews; Ride-alongs; 1:1 mentor.
What happens after I apply?
You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at The Wood Agency Life 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 Wood Agency Life
Interested in this role?
Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through December 8, 2026.