Is selling insurance a stressful job?

Yes, selling insurance comes with measurable pressure. The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database reports that 82% of insurance sales agents work more than 40 hours per week, and commissions are the most common form of pay, so income tracks directly with sales. Salaried agents commonly work under monthly sales quotas, and many new agents spend more than they earn in their first year or two until renewal commissions build.