Insurance Agent Jobs in San Francisco, CA

An Insurance Agent serves as the primary link between insurance companies and clients, providing a broad range of services. They identify potential clients, understand their needs, and suggest suitable insurance policies to cover life, property, health, or automobile risks. They also maintain and update records of existing clients, renew policies, assist with claims processing, and ensure that clients understand policy terms and conditions. Insurance Agents are instrumental in expanding the customer base of the insurance industry by employing effective sales strategies and providing excellent customer service.

Important skills for an Insurance Agent include strong communication, empathy, problem-solving, and analytical skills. They should be able to interpret complex information and explain it in a simple, understandable manner to clients. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and the latest trends in the insurance industry is crucial. Certification such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), or Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) can enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming an Insurance Agent, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Insurance Sales Representative, Customer Service Representative, or Claims Adjuster.

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Inside Sales Associate

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Location: SCP Concord, CA - D8; 1848 Arnold Industrial Place Concord, California - 94520 Pay: $26.00/ hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to...

Sales Representative, Life Insurance

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

._ **Role:** Life Insurance Sales Agent **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Work Arrangement:** Field Role **Career and Opportunity:** Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company....

Remote Insurance Agent

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

This full-time position offers flexible work hours and ample opportunities for advancement into management roles. You will work remotely to serve clients and offer valuable advice and protection...

Remote Work

P&C Insurance Sales Agent

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Preferred: Possess active and unrestricted state issued license(s) required to place property and casualty insurance....

Territory Sales Representative

  • Pacheco, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pacheco, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2024. Herc...

New Truck Sales Representative

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About Us Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona,...

Sales Representative

  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Company: US0031 Sysco Sacramento, Inc. Sales Territory: US-CA-San Francisco Zip Code: 94538 Travel Percentage: Up to 75% Compensation Range: $56,100.00 - $78,500.00 The compensation range provided...

Off - Premise Field Sales Representative

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Join the #1 beer distributor in the United States! Schedule: Monday-Friday Monthly Car & Mileage Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays Field based sales position...

Insurance Agent Remote

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

PROMOTED2 has been exclusively contracted to recruit top talent for this exciting opportunity. This full-time position offers flexible work hours and ample opportunities for advancement into...

Remote Work

Sales Representative, Premier Market - Northern California

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Minimum of 4 years group insurance sales experience or a combination of Guardian work experience, education and/or related extracurricular activities....

On-Premise Field Sales Representative

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Join the #1 Beer distributor in the United States! Schedule: Monday-Friday Monthly Car & Mileage Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays Field based sales position...

Sales Representative -Windsor/Ukiah CA

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Company: US0050 Sysco San Francisco, Inc. Sales Territory: US-CA-Ukiah, US-CA-Windsor Zip Code: 94538 Travel Percentage: Up to 75% Compensation Range: $56,100.00 - $78,500.00 The compensation...

Insurance Agent (Sales, Customer Service)

  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Ability to educate and advise the customer on which products best fit their needs The Perfect Match: Personal Lines or Property and Casualty license preferred (but not required) Bilingual in English...

Solar Sales Representative

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can...

Bilingual Insurance Agent (Sales, Customer Service)

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to educate and advise the customer on which products best fit their needs The Perfect Match: Personal Lines or Property and Casualty license preferred (but not required) Bilingual in English...

Demographic Data for San Francisco, CA

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Salary for Insurance Agent Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Insurance Agent positions.



Highest Education Level

Insurance Agents in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.1%
High School or GED
13.6%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
12.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Insurance Agents in San Francisco, CA
None
43.2%
Less than 1 year
29.5%
1-2 years
9.5%
2-4 years
9.1%
4-6 years
8.6%


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