Commercial lines insurance agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial lines insurance agent gender statistics
66.4% of commercial lines insurance agents are women and 33.6% of commercial lines insurance agents are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Commercial lines insurance agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Commercial lines insurance agent gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,060
Female income
$51,231
Commercial lines insurance agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial lines insurance agent positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of commercial lines insurance agents are female.
Commercial lines insurance agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.97% | 64.03% |
| 2011 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2012 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2013 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
| 2014 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2015 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2016 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2017 | 35.48% | 64.52% |
| 2018 | 35.08% | 64.92% |
| 2019 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2020 | 32.31% | 67.69% |
| 2021 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
Commercial lines insurance agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial lines insurance agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 34% | 66% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Commercial lines insurance agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial lines insurance agents is White, which makes up 66.3% of all commercial lines insurance agents. Comparatively, 16.4% of commercial lines insurance agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of commercial lines insurance agents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Commercial lines insurance agent race
| Commercial lines insurance agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Commercial lines insurance agent race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial lines insurance agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial lines insurance agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.72% | 8.14% | 3.04% | 12.89% |
| 2011 | 74.28% | 8.13% | 3.16% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 73.38% | 8.52% | 3.29% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 72.50% | 9.14% | 3.39% | 13.28% |
| 2014 | 71.93% | 8.74% | 3.41% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 9.54% | 3.24% | 15.14% |
| 2016 | 71.22% | 9.15% | 3.28% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 9.43% | 3.85% | 14.89% |
| 2018 | 70.78% | 8.17% | 3.75% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 69.45% | 8.85% | 3.55% | 16.41% |
| 2020 | 67.70% | 7.95% | 4.18% | 16.14% |
| 2021 | 66.26% | 9.53% | 4.10% | 16.39% |
Commercial lines insurance agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white commercial lines insurance agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial lines insurance agents have the lowest average salary at $52,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,497 |
| White | $59,133 |
| Black or African American | $52,657 |
| Asian | $56,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,272 |
Average commercial lines insurance agent age
See how the average age of commercial lines insurance agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial lines insurance agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Commercial lines insurance agent age breakdown
The average age of commercial lines insurance agents is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the commercial lines insurance agent population.
Commercial lines insurance agent age breakdown
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Commercial lines insurance agent educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial lines insurance agents is bachelor's degree, with 52% of commercial lines insurance agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Commercial lines insurance agents by degree level
| Commercial lines insurance agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Commercial lines insurance agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial lines insurance agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,290 annually. With a Master's degree, commercial lines insurance agents earn a median annual income of $63,150 compared to $59,011 for commercial lines insurance agents with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,150 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,290 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,011 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,025 |
Commercial lines insurance agent employment statistics
Company size where commercial lines insurance agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial lines insurance agents work.
Commercial lines insurance agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Commercial lines insurance agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial lines insurance agents are insurance, finance and professional.
Commercial lines insurance agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 33% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Commercial lines insurance agent turnover and employment statistics
Commercial lines insurance agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial lines insurance agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial lines insurance agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial lines insurance agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 3.95% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3.58% |
Average commercial lines insurance agent tenure
The average commercial lines insurance agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 commercial lines insurance agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial lines insurance agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Commercial lines insurance agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial lines insurance agents that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Trader | 5.13% | 3,587 |
| Airport Sales Agent | 5.67% | 41,045 |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 6.79% | - |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Similar commercial lines insurance agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Trader | 5.13% | 3,587 |
| Airport Sales Agent | 5.67% | 41,045 |
| Advertising Coordinator | 9.53% | 26,449 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial lines insurance agents
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Commercial lines insurance agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
