Insurance Agent

Rural Mutual Insurance Company; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Mutual Insurance Company in Janesville, WI seeks an Insurance Agent to meet with clients, assess needs, and sell farm, business, personal, health, and life policies. The role involves lead generation, consultations, quotes, applications, and ongoing policy service.

You will educate clients on coverage options, maintain documentation, and collaborate with internal teams to address claims and changes. The position is full-time and on-site, requiring local travel for client visits and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service and relationship-building for diverse clients.
• Strong communication, negotiation and active listening to explain coverage.
• Organizational and follow-up skills for leads, appointments and docs.
• Comfort with CRM tools and insurance systems for quotes and applications.
• Ability to learn insurance concepts across product lines.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and meet with prospective and existing clients.
• Consult with clients to assess needs and recommend farm, business, personal, health and life policies.
• Prepare quotes and process applications accurately.
• Provide ongoing policy service and support, including claim coordination.
• Educate clients on coverage options and documentation requirements.
• Attend community events and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Meet performance and compliance standards.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Consultative sales

Communication

Negotiation

Active listening

Organizational skills

Time management

Follow-up

CRM tools

Insurance systems

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

State insurance licensing

Tools

CRM tools

Insurance systems

Job description

Company Description

Rural Mutual Insurance Company has been protecting what matters most to Wisconsin residents since 1934. As one of the top 50 property and casualty insurers in the United States, the company offers a comprehensive range of insurance products. Rural Mutual serves families, businesses, and farms across Wisconsin with farm and agricultural, business, home, condo, renters, personal auto, health, and life insurance coverage. The organization is committed to local service, long-term relationships, and helping policyholders protect their livelihoods and assets.

Role Description

The Insurance Agent role is a full-time, on-site position based in Janesville, WI. The agent will meet with prospective and existing customers to assess their needs and recommend appropriate insurance products, including farm, business, personal, health, and life policies. Daily responsibilities include generating leads, conducting consultations, preparing quotes, processing applications, and providing ongoing policy service and support. The agent will educate clients on coverage options, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with internal teams to address claims and policy changes. This role also involves attending community events, maintaining a sales pipeline, and meeting performance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in customer service, relationship-building, and consultative sales to support diverse clients.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and active listening skills for explaining insurance coverage and options clearly.


• Solid organizational, time management, and follow-up skills to manage leads, appointments, and policy documentation.


• Comfort with using computers, CRM tools, and insurance systems for quotes, applications, and account management.


• Ability to learn and apply insurance concepts across farm, business, personal, health, and life products.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail in all customer and compliance activities.


• State insurance licensing (or eligibility to obtain required licenses within a specified timeframe).


• Previous experience in insurance, financial services, or sales is preferred but not required.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local client visits and community engagement.