Auto/home insurance agents, I am going to apply for a job as a CSR but I want to see if I can do this job in..?

I used to sell auto/home insurance years ago & had a home office. I see some opening for Customer Service Agents & my former boss has an opening (I think) he is away right now so I am preparing to contact him when he gets back. Can a person do this work in a home office.

Mortgage Protection Insurance for my UK home. I need it, but which insurance company shall I choose?

I have been offerred mortgage payment protection insurance by my mortgage lender, but it seems a bit expensive. I think my job is OK, but I do worry as there have been a few people made redundant recently