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James M. Surace
James M. Surace Senior Partner · State General Agent, Ohio

About James

I help competitive, teachable people turn their passion into profit, and their success into a legacy.

I'm James M. Surace, a Senior Partner and State General Agent with Globe Life American Income Division. My professional journey started in real estate, but I found my purpose in helping others through business and beyond. In my first year in insurance, I became Ohio's State General Agent, a role that lets me build for my family and give back in powerful ways.

Driven by faith, legacy and a heart for mentoring, I work with people who are hungry to grow. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just getting started, we'll rise together.

  • Senior Partner
  • State General Agent, Ohio
  • Globe Life American Income Division
  • Board Member, Harvest Leadership Alliance
  • Co-founder, ASAP America
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Real estate roots

James built his first business in real estate, learning to serve clients, read markets and lead with integrity.

II

Ohio State General Agent

In his first year in insurance he became Ohio's State General Agent with Globe Life American Income Division.

III

Senior Partner & mentor

Today he mentors leaders across Ohio and beyond, building careers, families and communities that last.

Your careerEarn more.
Your scheduleWork anywhere.
Your growthGrow faster.

Careers with Globe Life American Income Division

Start a career with flexibility and purpose. No experience needed.

We equip you with training, support and mentorship so you can grow fast and serve others through virtual insurance sales. We lead with integrity, and our systems are built to help you win.

  • Flexible schedule & virtual work
  • Income potential & career advancement
  • Expert coaching & peer support
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The opportunity

Backed by Globe Life.

Globe Life American Income Division has protected working families for generations. Today Globe Life has over $229 billion of life insurance in force and more individual life insurance policies than any other life insurance company.

  • $229B+Life insurance in force
  • NYSE: GLOne of the most consistent companies in the entire insurance sector
  • VirtualMeet families by video and phone, from anywhere

The income report

What you earn follows your effort.

Here is how many Globe Life agents crossed each line in 2024.

  1. 1,146agents earned over $100K
  2. 494agents earned over $200K
  3. 313agents earned over $300K
  4. 208agents earned over $400K
  5. 146agents earned over $500K
  6. 61agents earned over $1M

Figures reflect Globe Life company-wide agent earnings across all divisions for 2024. They are not typical and are not a promise or guarantee of earnings. What you earn depends on your effort, skill and time invested. Your leader walks you through how compensation works in your interview.

The career track

Every leader started at level one.

  1. 01

    Benefit Representative

    Where everyone starts. No experience required. Serve union and association families and enroll them in the benefits that fit their needs.

    You start here
  2. 02

    Supervising Agent

    Your first promotion. Train new representatives in the field and model what leadership looks like.

  3. 03

    General Agent

    Build your own agency. Recruit, hire and develop the next generation of leaders.

  4. 04

    Master General Agent

    Lead a team of leaders, run workshops and set the vision for your organization.

  5. 05

    Regional General Agent

    Grow multiple agencies across a region and mentor the leaders who run them.

  6. 06

    State General Agent

    Lead the organization across an entire state.

    James M. Surace, Ohio
Start at level one

Three pillars, one mission

Business that serves. Faith that leads. Giving that lasts.

Business

Mentoring agents and leaders to build careers with Globe Life American Income Division.

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Ministry

Board member and benefactor of Harvest Leadership Alliance. Co-founder and benefactor of ASAP America, reaching students in schools across the country.

Ministry & community

Philanthropy

Supporting clean water systems across underserved regions with Hydrating Humanity and Water Wells for Africa.

Clean water

Christian leader & philanthropist

My life is led by faith and grounded in service.

I'm honored to have founded the King Jesus Roundtable, to serve on the board of Harvest Leadership Alliance, to have co-founded ASAP America, and to help fund these ministries alongside Christ-centered initiatives like United in Christ. Together we create programs that mentor youth, build character and spread hope, restoring purpose and faith across communities.

"I believe our greatest legacy is not just success, but how we use it to uplift others."
United in Christ Harvest Leadership Alliance ASAP America Ohio Right to Life King Jesus Roundtable
ASAP co-founders Jim Surace and Tom Hare Co-founders Jim Surace & Tom Hare

Co-founder & benefactor, ASAP America

Saving America, one school at a time.

More than two decades ago, James co-founded ASAP with Tom Hare, Executive Director of Harvest Leadership Alliance, and he has helped fund its work ever since. As ASAP Ohio, it brought school assemblies and mentorship programs that help students build healthy mindsets and overcome hard circumstances. That work has grown into ASAP America, a nationwide outreach built on partnerships with churches, ministries, businesses and community leaders.

20+Years in schools
100+Schools served
30%+Of Ohio schools reached
  1. 01UnityLocal leaders fund, sponsor and lead each assembly.
  2. 02AssemblyA proven speaker plus entertainment, in the school gym.
  3. 03Comeback nightStudents return that evening for more encouragement.
  4. 04MentorshipOngoing mentoring that builds character and hope.
Bring ASAP to a school Visit asapamerica.org

Board member & benefactor

Harvest Leadership Alliance

James serves on the board of Harvest Leadership Alliance and is one of its financial supporters. HLA is a relational network of church and marketplace leaders partnering to see Kingdom transformation across Northeast Ohio and beyond, uniting the Body of Christ as one citywide Church. ASAP America is one of its ministries.

  • PrayerOngoing intercession for leaders, congregations and communities.
  • Kingdom LeadershipAligning leaders across church and marketplace.
  • InstituteSpirit-led training for mission-driven leaders.
  • Youth-Ed MinistryReaching the next generation through schools, including ASAP.
  • Jewish CommunityBuilding bridges of friendship and shared learning.
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Founder & CEO King Jesus Roundtable “That they may all be one.” John 17:21 James founded the King Jesus Roundtable to unite Christian leaders across the nations as one body in Christ. Years of prayer gatherings produced the Declaration of Oneness, now signed by pastors, bishops and ministry leaders from the United States, Canada, Italy, France and Brazil, with a Round Table dinner and meeting held in Rome. Read and sign the Declaration

An evening with Ohio Right to Life

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PhilanthropyOne well.
One life.
At a time.

We don't just talk about change. We build it.

Through nonprofits like Hydrating Humanity and Water Wells for Africa, I support the development of clean water systems across underserved regions. These efforts save lives, create jobs and bring dignity where it's most needed.

Water Wells for Africawaterwellsforafrica.org Hydrating Humanitymyhumanityproject.org

Why it matters

Clean water changes everything that comes after it.

When a village has a well, children walk to school instead of walking for water. Families stay healthier. Local jobs follow. That is the kind of legacy worth building.

Testimonials

Here's what families are saying.

★★★★★
"They provided excellent service. Explained everything clearly and answered all my questions."
Client family
★★★★★
"Very grateful for the time and patience explaining the child safety kit. So kind and professional."
Client family
★★★★★
"My husband and I appreciated how everything was broken down in a way we could fully understand. Highly recommend!"
Client family
Fireworks and guests at Jim and Nancy Surace's 70th birthday celebration The gold leaf 70th birthday cake

Family

Celebrating seventy with Nancy.

Jim and his wife Nancy marked their 70th birthdays together with one unforgettable night: family and friends at home, a cake for each of them and fireworks over the estate. The highlight film and every photo from the evening live on their celebration site.

Relive the night See the photos
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