Insurance Agent Jobs in Tennessee

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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Retail Sales Associate

  • Morristown, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 13 hours ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 3 days ago

At Safe Haven Security, we are more than just a home security company! We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our...

Remote - Insurance Representative

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 3 days ago

Remote - Insurance Representative AO Garcia Agency Smyrna, Tennessee, United States, 37167 4 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Remote Quick Job description Are you looking for a work-from-home...

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Insurance Agent - Surety & Fidelity Bonds

  • Englewood, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, TN
  • 3 days ago

INSURANCE AGENT - SURETY & FIDELITY BONDS IN ENGLEWOOD Date Posted: Monday, June 30, 2025 ?...

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Outside Sales Rep, No Cold Calling, Quality Leads Provided

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago

Although experienced insurance agents are welcome to apply, no experience is necessary. In fact, often we prefer to work with people coming from other industries....

Health Insurance Agent-BiG Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Health Insurance Agent-BiG Nashville OneFuture of Indianapolis Nashville, TN, US 16 hours ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Company Description - BIG is hiring a Full-time position...

Bilingual Insurance Sales Store Manager

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 4 days ago

Sales Insurance Agent Hiring Immediately Acceptance Insurance EBU...

Insurance Sales Trainee/Sales Representative

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 4 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...

Bilingual Insurance Sales Trainee / Sales Representative

  • Madison, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, TN
  • 4 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...

Insurance Sales Store Manager

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 4 days ago

Sales Insurance Agent Hiring Immediately Acceptance Insurance EBU...

Seasonal Licensed Health Insurance Agent - Site

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Our Seasonal On-site Knoxville Licensed Health Insurance Agents support our customers with their health insurance plans at our Knoxville TN location (412 North Peters Road Knoxville, TN 37922)....

Part-Time Insurance Sales Associate

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago

As an Insurance Sales Associate, you will work alongside with and support a Comparion Insurance Sales Agent in profitable growth through new business sales and customer retention....

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first *** Total compensation package (base pay +commission with guarantee) could exceed 113K depending on experience and location. ***...

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Athletically Minded Sales Representative

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

DaBella is a company where hustle meets purpose. Were offering you the opportunity to take control of your financial future. As the fastest-growing privately owned home improvement company, we...

Insurance Agent - Surety & Fidelity Bonds

  • Niota, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Niota, TN
  • 7 days ago

Agent specializing in surety and fidelity bonds to join our growing team....

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

Moving to Tennessee? Find some basic demographic data about Tennessee below.


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Salary for Insurance Agent Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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