Business Insurance Agent

Farmers Insurance - Illinois Insurance Careers; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Insurance District 11 is seeking a Business Insurance Agent to grow the commercial insurance presence throughout Illinois. You will build a strong pipeline of business clients and work with a dedicated district team on training, development, and long-term growth.

You’ll build your own book of business with renewal income and receive support from underwriters throughout the process. This role emphasizes leadership, relationship-building, and strategic prospecting to expand Farmers

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams or business development efforts.
• Ability to establish and grow a client base in the commercial insurance space.
• Ability to manage pipelines and renewals with underwriter support.

Responsibilities

• Expand our commercial insurance presence across Illinois.
• Build your own book of business with renewal income.
• Leverage underwriters and resources to grow client relationships.
• Develop leadership and team development within the district.
• Solicit, win, and retain business through relationship building.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Strategic planning

Goal setting

CRM management

Networking

Marketing & lead generation

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Accountability

Job description

Are you a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and helping local businesses protect what they’re worked hard to build?

Farmers Insurance District 11 is looking for a Business Insurance Agent to help expand our commercial insurance presence throughout Illinois.

This is an opportunity to build a strong pipeline of business clients while working with an established insurance organization and a District team committed to training, development, and long-term growth. This opportunity is different because you'll be building your own book of business and eligible for renewal income as well as have a dedicated team of underwriters helping you every step of the way.

Recommended Skills

Candidates who succeed in this type of leadership role often demonstrate skills commonly associated with successfully managing a business, including:

• Leadership and team development
• Recruiting and employee development
• Strategic planning
• Goal setting and performance management
• Customer relationship management
• Networking and community engagement
• Marketing and lead generation
• Financial awareness and budgeting
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and organization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Personal accountability and self-motivation

Experience in sales leadership, management, operations, recruiting, customer service, or team development may translate particularly well to this role.

Licensing Requirements

Candidates will be required to obtain the appropriate insurance licenses, including:

• Property & Casualty Insurance License
• Life & Health Insurance License

Required pre-licensing coursework will be provided FREE of charge.

Our team will provide guidance and resources throughout the licensing process to help candidates prepare for the required examinations.

Training & Support

You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Hands-on coaching from your local Farmers Insurance District team
• Property & Casualty - pre-licensing coursework provided at no cost
• Proven sales and client-development systems
• Marketing and prospecting resources
• Recruiting and team-development support
• Technology and operational resources
• Ongoing performance coaching and leadership development

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy leading, coaching, and developing people
• Have a strong sales or business-development mindset
• Are comfortable setting goals and being accountable for results
• Can motivate a team and create a positive culture
• Enjoy building relationships and networking
• Are organized, self-directed, and comfortable making decisions
• Want a career where your leadership directly impacts team performance and growth
• Are willing to complete the required Property & Casualty and Life & Health licensing process

If you are ready to put your leadership, sales, and relationship-building skills to work in a challenging and rewarding insurance environment, we encourage you to apply and learn more.