Remote Life
Remote · San Francisco, California · Hiring Now
Remote Life Insurance Sales Jobs in San Francisco, California
Whether you're in San Francisco or elsewhere in California, this remote life insurance sales role lets you earn on your results, from home, with the licensing help and leads you need to get started. San Francisco is a major financial and technology center on the West Coast.
What the role looks like
- You're not building this alone — training, mentorship, and lead access come standard
- No sales background required; most agents started in a completely different field
- We guide you through the California licensing process step by step
- Leads are provided, so you're never starting a day with an empty pipeline
- Commission-based pay means your effort translates directly into income
- Work remotely, fully from home, anywhere in California
Getting licensed in California
A California life insurance license is required to sell. The licensing course and exam are administered through California Department of Insurance. California requires 12 hours of pre-licensing coursework before the state exam. California cut its pre-licensing requirement from 32 hours to 12 (ethics-only) effective January 2026.
You don't have to figure it out alone — we walk every applicant through the California licensing path, then provide the training, mentorship, and lead access you need to start working with clients remotely.
What happens after you apply
- Fill out the short application
- We reach out by phone within 24 hours
- Handle California licensing with our guidance
- Get onboarded and start working leads
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to sell life insurance remotely in San Francisco, California?
No. Most of our agents come from completely different careers. We provide structured training and mentorship to help you ramp up, whether or not you've sold anything before.
Is Remote Life a legitimate company?
Yes. We're transparent about how this works: compensation is commission-based, a California life insurance license is required to sell, and we're upfront about that from the first page you land on. Our training, mentorship, and lead access are free — the only costs are your state's licensing course and exam fees, which are paid directly to the state or course provider and vary by state.
Is this a fully remote job in San Francisco, California?
Yes. This is 100% remote and location-independent. You can work from anywhere in San Francisco, California with a reliable internet connection.
How much can I earn?
Income isn't guaranteed — it's commission-based and tied to consistency, skill, and follow-through. For a real benchmark: the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports insurance sales agents earn $36,390–$135,660+ annually nationwide (May 2024 data, includes commission).
Remote life insurance sales is commission-based. Licensing is required. Training is provided. Results are not guaranteed and depend on effort, skill, consistency, follow-up, and market conditions.