Insurance Agency Owner Protege/Aspiring Business Owner

Mark D Gonzales; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Uncapped commissions

World-class training

Career path to ownership

Capital requirement waived

Job summary

Farmers Insurance Protégé Program offers a paid, hands-on mentorship to turn high-potential professionals into business owners. Working with an established agency owner, you will train in sales, marketing, operations, and leadership over 6 to 12 months and graduate to owning your own Farmers Insurance Agency—without startup capital requirements.

The program includes accelerated licensing guidance, performance benchmarks, and a clear path to ownership once targets are met.

Qualifications

• Licensing: ability to obtain/hold active P&C, Life and Health licenses.”
• Background check: must pass standard corporate background check (criminal and credit history).
• Mindset: entrepreneurial, self-motivated to run your own business.
• Communication: exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue: learn and execute sales strategies to sell Property & Casualty, and Life insurance products.
• Build Relationships: prospect for new clients through networking, cold calling, and community marketing.
• Advise Clients: conduct comprehensive reviews to recommend tailored insurance coverage.
• Learn Agency Operations: shadow the Agency Owner to understand staffing, financial management, and daily workflows.
• Hit Milestones: meet monthly premium production goals for readiness for agency ownership.

Skills

Licensing readiness

Background check

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales experience

Job description

Job Description

Insurance Agency Owner Protégé / Aspiring Business Owner

Position Overview

Are you an ambitious professional looking to own a business but don't know where to start? Our Farmers Insurance Protégé Program is a fast-track, paid mentorship designed to turn high-potential individuals into successful business owners.

You will work directly alongside an established, top-performing Farmers Insurance Agency Owner. Over a 6 to 12-month period, you will receive hands‑on training in sales, marketing, operations, and leadership. Upon successful completion of the program and meeting performance benchmarks, you will graduate to own your own Farmers Insurance Agency—with the traditional startup liquid capital requirements completely waived.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive Revenue: Learn and execute proven sales strategies to sell Property & Casualty, and Life insurance products.
• Build Relationships: Prospect for new clients through networking, cold calling, and community marketing.
• Advise Clients: Conduct comprehensive reviews of client assets to recommend tailored insurance coverage.
• Learn Agency Operations: Shadow the Agency Owner to understand staffing, financial management, and daily workflows.
• Hit Milestones: Meet specific monthly premium production goals to ensure your readiness for agency ownership.

What We Look For (Requirements)

• Licensing: Ability to obtain or currently hold active Property & Casualty (P&C), Life, and Health insurance licenses (we will guide you through this process).
• Background Check: Must pass a standard corporate background check (including criminal and credit history).
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial, self‑motivated spirit with a strong desire to run your own business.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; a natural ability to build trust quickly.
• Experience: Prior experience in sales, customer service, retail, or management is highly preferred but not required.

What We Offer (Compensation & Benefits)

• Competitive Base Pay: Stable monthly income to support you during your training period.
• Uncapped Commission: Strong bonus and commission structures tied directly to your sales success.
• World-Class Training: Access to the award‑winning University of Farmers® curriculum.
• The Ultimate Career Path: Graduating gives you a clear path to independent business ownership.
• Capital Requirement Waived: Saves you tens of thousands of dollars in traditional startup capital requirements.

About Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance is a premier US insurer of automobiles, homes, and small businesses, as well as a provider of other specialty insurance and financial services products. We believe in helping smart, driven people build sustainable, generational wealth through business ownership.

Company Description

15+ Years in Business and focused on growing to the next level.