Insurance Sales Agents
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 3 of 19 tasks
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 8.6% of the role's time · $3.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 6.6% of the role's time · $2.5B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Install bookkeeping systems and resolve system problems.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.1% of the role's time · $399M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.0% of the role's time · $3.4B
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 8.7% of the role's time · $3.3B
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $3.1B
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $2.7B
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $2.5B
Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.7% of the role's time · $2.5B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $2.3B · waiting on a check
Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.4% of the role's time · $2.0B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $1.8B
Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $1.6B
Attend meetings, seminars, and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $1.4B
Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.2B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $1.1B
Plan and oversee incorporation of insurance program into bookkeeping system of company.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $1.0B
Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $872M
Explain necessary bookkeeping requirements for customer to implement and provide group insurance program.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $598M · waiting on a check
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 368,640 | $29.7B | $4.8B | $0 |
| Insurance Carriers | 78,780 | $6.8B | $1.1B | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 3600 | $385M | $62.5M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 1800 | $185M | $30.0M | $0 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 1580 | $137M | $22.2M | $0 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | 1270 | $94.4M | $15.3M | $0 |
| Office Administrative Services | 1020 | $80.3M | $13.0M | $0 |
| Business Support Services | 1710 | $70.8M | $11.5M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 650 | $51.9M | $8.4M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 840 | $48.2M | $7.8M | $0 |