This work offers flexible work hours and unlimited income. The compensation depends on the ability of the candidate to build up a large and dedicated client force. The candidate is entitled to regular income as long as the policies are in force. The income could be anywhere between 2 per cent and 40 per cent of the premium payable on the insurance policy.

The highest earning insurance agent in the world is Gideon du Plessis with annual commissions above Rs. 7 crore (Rs. 70 million). In India, the highest selling agent of Life Insurance Corporation of India earns a commission of Rs. 2.1 crore (Rs. 21 million).