Explore licensing, 1099 commissions, working leads, and the everyday skills of a life insurance producer.
Start with licensing, compare the work and written terms, then plan your first months as a producer. Michigan residents can follow the state-specific licensing guide; applicants comparing agencies can use the leads-provided checklist. JFZ offers a 1099 commission-only opportunity with licensing guidance, scripts, training and in-house leads at no cost to agents. Required approvals come before selling, and income is not guaranteed.
Learn what the first 90 days as a new life insurance agent can involve, from licensing and training to working leads, building a pipeline, and developing your sales process.
Follow Michigan's resident life insurance licensing path: eligibility, NIPR application, approved education, in-person exam, and next steps with an agency.
Compare life insurance sales roles with leads provided: lead access, costs, training, CRM support, commission-only income, and questions to ask before applying.
See the work behind life insurance sales: prospecting, needs conversations, applications, underwriting follow-up, policy service, compliance, and variable compensation.