Commercial Insurance Sales Specialist (Nebraska)-1099/Commission-Only /Flexible Hours
Location: 100% Remote (Nebraska) Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Compensation: Commission-only (earning potential based on results) Schedule: Flexible — you control your hours
About the Role
Angie Murray-Pate & Associates, LLC], an American Family Insurance agency, is seeking a Remote Commercial Insurance Sales Specialist to help small business owners protect what they’ve built. This role offers the freedom to set your own schedule while building a book of business through both provided leads and your own prospecting.
For high performers, this can be more than a sales role—it can be a pathway. If you’re successful and want to grow your career, there may be an opportunity to pursue agency ownership in the future.
What You’ll Do
Prospect, quote, and close commercial accounts (phone/email/virtual meetings)
Work provided commercial leads and follow up consistently to drive conversions
Develop your own pipeline through networking, referrals, community connections, and outbound outreach
Conduct discovery conversations to understand operations and exposures
Recommend appropriate solutions such as Businessowners, General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Compensation (where available), and related coverages (based on licensing/appointment)
Collect underwriting info and documentation and submit complete applications
Maintain accurate activity notes and follow-ups in agency tools/CRM
Build long-term relationships with business clients to support retention and cross-sell opportunities
What We’re Looking For
Strong consultative sales approach and confidence speaking with business owners
Self-starter who can manage time, follow-up cadence, and pipeline in a remote environment
Solid communication and organization skills
Comfortable learning quoting/submission systems and underwriting requirements
Prior commercial insurance sales experience preferred (but not required)
Reliable internet and a professional, quiet workspace
Leads & Expectations
Leads provided to help you get traction
Must also be willing and able to generate your own leads through referrals, networking, and proactive outreach
Licensing
Appropriate Nebraska insurance license(s) required (or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe).
How to Apply
Send your resume or a brief introduction to: Angie Murray — AMURRAYP@amfam.com Subject: Remote Commercial Sales Specialist (1099)
This is a remote position.
This position is an Agency Team Member working for the Agency Owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.