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Insurance Sales Agent

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Annual openings

1,665

Median wage

$68,730

Typical education

There are no education requirements other than related to obtaining the license.

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

What does this career require?

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Typical education

There are no education requirements other than related to obtaining the license.

Credential requirement

You must obtain a license to become an Insurance Sales Agent in Colorado. This includes 50 hours of study (16 in a classroom) before sitting for the licensing exam. More information on the exam is at this website.

Work experience

This is an entry-level job so no work experience is expected.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Finance
  • Insurance

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
  2. Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
  3. Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
  4. Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
  5. Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
  6. Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
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