Licensed Insurance Agent

Job Description

OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING!
Opening: Licensed Insurance Agent
Location: Anchorage, AK
Pay: $60,000-$70,000 base + commission/bonuses
About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced, licensed insurance agent to join a growing independent agency team in Anchorage. This role is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships while quoting, binding, and servicing personal and commercial lines policies. This is a remote/hybrid position, offering flexibility while working with a collaborative Anchorage-based team. The ideal candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced customer contact environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Quote and bind personal lines policies across multiple carriers
• Handle endorsements, rewrites, remarketing, and policy renewals
• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound client calls with a friendly, professional approach
• Cross-sell home, auto, umbrella, and recreational insurance products
• Process policy changes and explain coverage differences clearly to clients
• Read and interpret declarations pages and underwriting requirements
• Sell and service life, vehicle, and property/business insurance to individual and commercial clients
• Maintain accurate client records in the agency management system
• Build and grow a book of business through referrals, cross-selling, and strong retention practices
• Stay current on carrier guidelines, products, and state regulations

Qualifications

• Active Alaska Property & Casualty License, with no current licensing issues
• 3-5 years of personal lines insurance experience required; independent agency experience preferred
• Recent experience with Liberty Mutual (formerly Safeco), Progressive, Umialik, Foremost, and/or other Alaska carriers (Aegis, DB, American Modern)
• Experience with at least one agency management system: Applied Epic, TAM, HawkSoft, AMS360, EZLynx, or Agency Zoom
• Proven ability to quote across multiple carriers and cross-sell effectively
• Comfortable adopting and working with new technology
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills; naturally friendly with clients
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dependable

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Average monthly premium written
• Policies sold per month
• Client retention percentage
• Cross-sell success rate
• New business growth history

Work Environment

• Remote/hybrid office setting based in Anchorage, AK

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $60,000-$70,000 plus commission and performance bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan

NEXT STEPS:
Just hit the "Apply" button above and you're half-way home!
Or, send your resume to SFoust @optistaffing.com or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and we'll set up a time to meet!
Opti Staffing Group is a locally owned and operated full-service staffing agency that boasts continual growth and innovation. We have six offices located throughout the Pacific Northwest in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. Our focus is on long-term career placement.
Opti is the recruiting partner for some of the country's leading companies-offering hiring solutions you can't find anywhere else.
Our recruiters will take the time to get to know you, understand what you're looking for in a job and then present job opportunities that are a good fit for your skills and experience.

Meet Your Recruiter

Savanah Foust


About Anchorage, AK

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey in Anchorage, Alaska? Explore our job opportunities and discover the endless possibilities for growth and success in this vibrant city. Anchorage, the largest city in the state of Alaska, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and breathtaking natural landscapes. Imagine being able to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Alaska Native Heritage Center, catch a show at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, or witness the stunning Northern Lights at Flattop Mountain. Savor the delicious local seafood cuisine, go kayaking in the pristine waters of Turnagain Arm, or take a hike in Chugach State Park on your days off. Join us in Anchorage and experience a one-of-a-kind career adventure in the Last Frontier!