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# Associate II, Life Sales (Policygenius) at Zinnia

- **Company:** Zinnia
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4716968006

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

## WHO YOU ARE:

Life Insurance Sales at Policygenius...  Tired of cold calling and building a book of business before applying your insurance subject matter expertise? Our Remote Life Insurance Sales Associate role is on the front lines of the Policygenius customer experience: managing all inbound leads via phone for prospective life insurance customers, and ensuring they get the coverage they need (and feel good about the process) all while working remotely! Our sales team thrives on collaboration, creative competitions, and thoughtful communication with customers as we drive a positive, tech-enhanced experience in an industry typically known for being old-school and paper-based. With high earnings potential for our top performers and an incredibly collaborative environment, this team is perfect for someone who is competitive but eager to have a supportive team around them.

USA - Remote Individuals who reside in Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, New York, Nevada, and Rhode Island are not eligible for this remote role.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO:

- Serve as the first point of contact for prospective customers via the phone
- Demystify the industry jargon and make life insurance easy to understand
- Use a consultative sales approach to guide customers through the application process
- Work closely with sales teammates to solve complex client problems
- Continuously improve your performance in a metrics-driven environment, directly impacting your earnings
- Have access to consistent 1:1 coaching, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and mentorship
- Ensure prospective customers receive unparalleled service

## WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

- You have at least 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume, dialer-based sales role, bonus points if you have prior experience in life insurance sales
- You have an active life insurance license
- You are self-motivated, ambitious, and excited to continue to grow in your career
- You work well with others and are eager to find yourself among a diverse group of competitive peers, always learning from each other
- You are a strong multi-tasker and are comfortable speaking with customers while entering data, taking notes, and running quotes in our CRM
- You have a will to succeed in a target-driven environment, with substantial incentives based on various KPIs
- You enjoy solving problems on the fly
- You are tech savvy and pick up new systems quickly, from our in-house CRM to Five9, Slack, and Zoom.
- Your family and friends would describe you as a natural conversationalist - you keep the conversation flowing and are a pleasure for our clients to speak to!
- You welcome any and all feedback - you’re looking to improve your skills, and recognize the value of hands-on managers who care deeply about your growth
- You are open to working some evenings from the comfort of your own home!

## EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- High school diploma

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The salary range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. The salary range for this position is $45,000- $50,000. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave,401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at [www.zinnia.com](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.zinnia.com__;!!LnL378l3bFMl!Yz5FoZSzLHvwqHGzWe0WMu1A06HmV41gX7iilu908o3p91YdW1KgWN16zODTkPlFdFUHsVPA32Nq72KmOTOHMsZJ_2C8$) for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found [here](https://zinnia.com/en/privacy-policy-california)

## About Zinnia

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zinnia provides a cloud-native enterprise platform that simplifies the buying, selling, and administration of life insurance and annuity products for carriers, distributors, and agents.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Eldridge Industries, with funding from KKR and Vista Credit Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was formed through the acquisition and combination of multiple entities including Ebix's life and annuity division)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Insurance Technology (InsurTech), Enterprise Software, Life & Annuity Administration
- Target customers: B2B – Life and annuity carriers, insurance distributors, broker-dealers, and agents
- Mission or purpose statement: "We simplify insurance. We make it faster, easier, and more human for everyone it touches."

## Products & Services
- **Zinnia Platform (The Modern Distribution Hub)**: A unified, cloud-native marketplace that integrates education, product matching, digital order entry, and policy servicing into a single experience for agents and advisors.
- **Zinnia Market Connect**: A connectivity solution that standardizes operations and accelerates growth across the insurance value chain.
- **Zinnia Now**: A set of modern digital tools to enhance and/or convert legacy systems for a transformed customer experience.
- **Zinnia Launch**: A fast-track solution to accelerate product design, deployment, and distribution to market.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $165.0M (LinkedIn estimate); Total Funding of $300.0M (Debt Financing, Oct 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is Eldridge Industries. Backed by funds managed by KKR and Vista Credit Partners. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zinniatm)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Over $180 billion in assets under administration.
    - Serves 100+ carrier clients, 2,500+ distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.
    - Processes over 50% of U.S. annuity digital sales through broker-dealers via DTCC.
    - Headcount grew 20.8% year-over-year to 1,625 employees.
    - Has acquired multiple companies to scale, including PolicyGenius (2023), Breathe Life (2022), Convergent Financial Technologies (2020), and Life.io (2019).
    - Recently completed the acquisition of Ebix’s life and annuity division (announced 2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market Dominance**: Processes a majority of digital annuity sales in the U.S., giving it a powerful network effect and deep integration with the DTCC.
- **Scale & Trust**: Supports over $180B in assets under administration and is trusted by top carriers and banks, creating a high barrier to entry for competitors.
- **End-to-End Platform**: Offers a unified, modular, cloud-native platform that covers the entire policy lifecycle (design, distribution, administration, servicing), reducing complexity for clients.
- **Proven Acquisition Integration**: Has a strong track record of acquiring and integrating complementary businesses (PolicyGenius, Breathe Life) to expand capabilities and market reach.

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform Consolidation**: Continuing to integrate acquired assets (especially the Ebix L&A business) into a single, cohesive platform.
- **Modernization of Legacy Systems**: Helping carriers convert from outdated legacy systems to modern, cloud-native digital tools.
- **Expanding Distribution**: Leveraging the "Modern Distribution Hub" to connect more carriers, distributors, and agents in a single marketplace.
- **Innovation with AI**: Actively hiring for AI and ML roles, indicating a focus on embedding intelligence into their platform for better product matching and servicing.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact at Scale**: Employees see the direct impact of their work on the financial security of millions of policyholders and retirees. As stated on their careers page, "as an engineer, your code ensures retirees can trust their income for decades." [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en/careers)
- **Growth & Learning**: The company emphasizes mentorship, stretch projects, and a culture of curiosity. The rapid headcount growth and acquisition history provide opportunities for career advancement.
- **Culture**: Values are "Be Bold, Team Up, Deliver Value." The careers page highlights a collaborative, non-ego-driven environment where "every voice is heard."
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid and remote options available depending on the role and location (e.g., Alpharetta, GA is hybrid; some US roles are remote; major office hubs in Noida and Gurugram, India).
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Glassdoor reviews rate compensation and benefits at 3.9/5, with employees noting "excellent benefits" and "competitive pay" as pros. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Zinnia-Reviews-E7684629.htm)
- **Employee Sentiment**: Glassdoor rating of 3.7/5, with 71% of employees willing to recommend to a friend. Pros include great people and culture. Cons mentioned include work-life balance concerns and recent layoffs/restructuring.

## Sources
1. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en)
2. [zinnia.com - Careers](https://zinnia.com/en/careers)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zinniatm)
4. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Zinnia-Reviews-E7684629.htm)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia)

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