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COVU

Commercial Lines Licensed Agent – New Business Sales

Redwood, California, Remote

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$50,000 – $55,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
7 Oct 2026

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the posting

Location: Remote

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Are you a top-performing Commercial Lines Sales Agent who spends more time fighting with carrier websites than connecting with business owners and closing deals? Do you have the drive to be a top producer but get bogged down by admin work that limits your earning potential?

This is a fully remote opportunity to win commercial accounts across the country on a platform built for the future of insurance. If you're a driven sales professional who loves winning new business and protecting the businesses that power our communities, we want to talk to you.

Why COVU is the Ultimate Platform for Your Sales Career:

A Career with Purpose and Profit: At COVU, you're a trusted advisor to business owners, helping them protect their operations, employees, property and future. This career offers strong financial rewards and real personal satisfaction.

A Culture of Ownership & Collaboration: Join a team of high achievers who succeed together. We live by our core values of Entrepreneurship (Ownership) and Trust (Reliability) . You'll run your book with autonomy, backed by a support team and a culture where sales strategies and wins are shared openly.

What You Will Achieve:

Drive new commercial business revenue by prospecting, building a strong referral network, and using our tech-enabled tools to manage your sales pipeline.

Win new accounts nationally across multiple states, using our broad carrier access to quote, place and close business.

Act as a trusted risk advisor: assess each prospect's exposures and recommend the right mix of coverage (GL, Property, BOP, Workers' Comp, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and more).

Find cross-sell and upsell opportunities to round out accounts and grow premium.

Deliver a client experience that goes "Beyond Expectation," earning the loyalty that leads to high retention and referrals.

Qualifications for this Role:

Active P&C license in 5 or more states, with particular need in (but not limited to) TX, FL, NY, CA and MA.

5+ years of demonstrated success as a licensed agent, with a focus on commercial lines new business sales.

A proven track record of meeting and exceeding new business sales targets, ideally selling nationally.

Deep understanding of commercial insurance products, policies and carrier underwriting guidelines.

AMS proficiency: hands-on experience using agency management systems (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft, EZLynx) to quote new business and manage accounts.

CRM expertise: proven ability to manage a sales pipeline in modern CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho).

What Sets You Apart:

A "hunter" mentality with a relentless drive to win new business.

Exceptional communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to build rapport with business owners and close effectively.

An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to own your financial success.

A detail-oriented, organized approach to managing your pipeline and accounts.

Comfort learning new technology (training is provided).

The Rewards of Joining COVU:

Fully remote work, offering true flexibility and autonomy.

Competitive compensation: base salary plus a discretionary bonus.

Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Company-paid life and disability insurance.

Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Internal employee wellness programs.

Please be advised that the use of any real-time AI assistance, screen-reading software or external aids during the application process is strictly prohibited. We use active detection methods to protect the integrity of our hiring process. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate termination of the interview and permanent disqualification of your candidacy.

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