How Much Money Can You Make Selling Life Insurance? 
That depends on how hard you work , who you work for , the type of training you receive and your ability to communicate with prospects . And that 's just the tip of the iceberg ! Ultimately , you could make $ 1 million per year or starve . There are many variables and the results will be different for each person . However , the most successful agents , brokers do well by concentrating on the needs of their clients and helping them with personal financial recommendations . The agent/broker that concentrates on how much money they make is doomed for failure . 