Insurance Agent, Owner

Job Description

Is it time for you to have your own insurance agency?  Have you considered opportunities but looking for the right fit?  There is no better small business opportunity available.  Farmers Insurance is looking for an experienced, talented person to open a new agency.  Experienced insurance professionals have the opportunity to fast-tract into your own agency within 12 months.  You will be partnered with proven agency mentors to allow you to boost your skills in educating clients and earning their trust.  Once you meet the guidelines, you are able to open your agency in your community!  Be a part of the excitement and growth of Farmers Insurance and chart your own journey today.  Income potential is limitless.  You have access to award-winning training and proven mentorship, so with your hard work and perseverance, anything you want to accomplish can be achieved.  Start a conversation today and complete the online assessment here!

Benefits

12 month Mentorship PROTEGE PROGRAM:

Base + Commission

Base Salary $12,000-$30,000 (Depending on experience)

Commission makes up majority of income  (you are learning to be a business owner)

Monthly & Annual Performance Bonuses

Flexible Schedule

AFTER PROTEGE PROGRAM:

Startup bonuses

Marketing financial support

Large commission percentages and bonuses

Annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Help prospects understand the value of proper protection and your value as a trusted partner.
• Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
• Solicits for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
• Share training and education knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Maintain knowledge of new products.
• Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referral sources.
• Generating insurance quotes.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Be outstanding at relationship building.
• Cold call, direct email and perform other lead generation activities.
• Obtain prospects information such as name, address, vehicle information and enter into quote sheets.
• Informs customers of promotions and new or upgraded products using prepared scripts.
• Grow sales revenue by utilizing phone, email and potential client lists.
• Prospects for new business by following sales leads generated from referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling, and lead databases.
• Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their personal goals.

Requirements

• Possess an upbeat, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Create relationships from a cold start.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• ''Failure is not an option'' attitude
• Earns trust quickly
• Minimum criteria to become a Farmers Agency Owner:
  • Active Property, Casualty, Life, and Health licenses
  • Achieve a minimum of $150,000 in new business premium within 12 months
  • Successfully complete University of Farmers Protege training
  • Demonstrate that the requisite new business premium is self-generated.
  • Pass the agency owner candidate background check in accordance with Farmers guidelines, policies, and procedures