Insurance agents and brokers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 6231 ยท Browse All Occupations
Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship. Supervisors of insurance agents are included in this unit group.
Alternate Job Titles
- Automobile Insurance Agent
- Automobile Insurance Salesman/woman
- District Supervisor - Insurance Office
- Field Agent - Insurance
- Fire Insurance Agent
- Fire Insurance Salesman/woman
- General Insurance Representative
- Group Insurance Representative
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Agent Supervisor
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Insurance Sales Representative
- Insurance Sales Supervisor
- Insurance Salesman/woman
- Life Insurance Agent
- Life Insurance Representative
- Life Insurance Salesman/woman
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Sales Representative
- Insurance Sales Supervisor
- Insurance Advisor
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for insurance agents and brokers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $51,178 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $49,760 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $42,323 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $49,820 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $49,668 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $48,100 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $48,998 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for insurance agents and brokers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $48,998 |
| Female | $55,298 |
Extracted Salary Information (30 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for insurance agents and brokers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for insurance agents and brokers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 245 |
| 25 to 34 years | 1,045 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,120 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,245 |
| 55 to 64 years | 915 |
| 65 to 74 years | 215 |
| 75 years and over | 20 |
| Total | 4,815 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for insurance agents and brokers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 1,620 |
| Part Time | 3,135 |
| Total | 4,750 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for insurance agents and brokers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,175 |
| Female | 2,645 |
| Total | 4,815 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for insurance agents and brokers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 4,095 |
| Self Employed | 725 |
| Total | 4,815 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for insurance agents and brokers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 4,655 |
| Unemployed | 160 |
| Total | 4,815 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for insurance agents and brokers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 75 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 870 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 150 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1,220 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 225 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 2,200 |
| Total | 4,750 |
