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How to become an Insurance Agent
From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
- Time to get there
- 2–6 months
- Typical pay
- $42k–$85k
- Starting from
- No experience
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.
See insurance agent jobs open nowThe route
Take pre-licensing for your line
Life and health, or property and casualty. They are separate licences.
Pass the state exam
Line-specific, plus a background check and appointment by a carrier.
State insurance producer licence
Join a carrier or agency
Captive agencies train you; independents pay better once you can sell.
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Destination
Insurance Agent
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