Insurance Agent Jobs in South Carolina

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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Sales Associate

  • Bluffton, SC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bluffton, SC
  • 23 hours ago

Who We Are For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and...

Outside Insurance Sales Consultant

  • Elgin, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Elgin, SC
  • 2 days ago

****What You Bring**** - High School Diploma or GED required - 2 + years of insurance sales experience - Active Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses - Skilled at leveraging personal and professional...

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent (2545) - Direct Auto

  • Anderson, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 2 days ago

We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company....

Insurance Sales - Store Manager Trainee

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 days ago

Sales Insurance Agent Hiring Immediately EBU...

Entry Level Insurance Agent

  • Florence, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 4 days ago

Start your insurance agent career and earn up to $5,000 in bonuses and commissions alone in the first four months. We offer award-winning training with the option for hybrid work schedule....

Outside Insurance Sales Consultant

  • SC
  • 4 days ago
  • SC
  • 4 days ago

Outside Insurance Sales Consultant South Carolina,SC,United States of America **Fully Remote: location specific** - As long as you live in the state specified in the job posting, you are not required...

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Remote Insurance Sales

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

Remote Insurance Sales - Now Hiring Caliwalks LLC Today This is for our Insurance sales representative position. We are looking for an individual with active life and health insurance licenses....

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Retail Sales Associate / Nf01 / Softlines

  • Beaufort, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Beaufort, SC
  • 4 days ago

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serves as the Sales Associate and isresponsible for providing the highest quality of customer service and sales support to all customers in our Marine Corps Exchange stores....

Retail Sales Associate

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you!** Our associates have a lot in common. They have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working independently, are self-motivated, and...

Insurance Sales Agent - Forest Acres, SC

  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Current Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license Current Life Insurance Sales license, or obtain within 90 days of hire Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments...

agent Meet and exceed specified monthly goals for transfer rates and contact to transfer to increase sales agent conversion....

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Retail Center Sales Representative, Blue Store, Mt. Pleasant, SC

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 6 days ago

Summary Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape,...

Licensed Insurance Agent

  • SC
  • 9 days ago
  • SC
  • 9 days ago

Must-have qualifications Active Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license A minimum of two years relevant work experience....

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Insurance Sales Representative/Sales Trainee

  • Easley, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Easley, SC
  • 9 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...

No Cost Leads Life Insurance Agent

  • Charleston, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 10 days ago

Free Lead Program. No Costs for Lead Production. Tell the truth. You have purchased leads from all of the Final Expense Companies and have not been satisfied with the result. Have you ever thought...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for Insurance Agent Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Insurance Agent positions.



Highest Education Level

Insurance Agents in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.1%
High School or GED
13.5%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
12.7%
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 South Carolina
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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