4 Jobs in Insurance with No Required Experience

Does your resume lack experience? Looking for a new career when you have little to no experience can be difficult. If this is you, consider looking for a job in the insurance industry! Although job requirements vary based on the role and the company, there may be something out there for you.

"Choosing any career path in the insurance industry will be a rewarding choice."

Entry Level Insurance Verification Specialist

Generally, insurance verification specialists are responsible for verifying the details of insurance policies or insurance applications. If you enjoy working with customers and communicate well this might be a good position for you. Those best suited for this position are typically organized, detail-oriented and have excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills. ¹ 

Insurance Customer Service Representative

As an insurance customer service representative, you will most likely be responsible for such things as answering customer phone calls and providing resolutions to customer inquiries. Being able to actively listen, multi-task, and speak Spanish may be helpful qualities. You might consider being a customer service representative in the insurance industry if you have strong customer service skills, are empathetic to customers, and use a computer to document service call resolutions.

Life Insurance Agent

Becoming a life insurance agent might be the right career path for you if you have like helping people, have a high school diploma or an equivalent, and are at least 18 years old. To become a life insurance agent, you'll need to obtain an insurance license in your state of residence and in each state that you want to sell life insurance in. The steps required to obtain an insurance license depend on your state’s licensing requirements. It may be helpful to be detail-oriented, personable, and have good communication skills.

As a life insurance agent, your income will likely be primarily commission-based. Insurance sales can be a rewarding career that can offer high earning potential, flexibility, and a chance to help clients.

 

Entry Level Insurance Account Representative

Generally, insurance account representatives are focused on networking, maintaining and building client relationships.² You will develop skills in scheduling, customer service and much more.³
Choosing any career path in the insurance industry has the potential to be a rewarding choice. Consider your strengths and decide what suits your future best.
 

1. LinkedIn, What Does An Insurance Verification Specialist Do?, Accessed 2025
2. ZipRecruiter, What Is an Insurance Account Representative and How to Become One, Accessed 2025
3. Zippia, What does an insurance account representative do?, 2025