Insurance Agent - West / Far West Chicago Suburbs, IL

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and local team support

Unlimited compensation potential

Independent contractor model

Job summary

American Family Insurance Agent opportunity invites you to become an independent contractor responsible for agency management, sales and growth in your community. You will hire a team and work with them to meet strategic business goals you set while representing American Family and its products.

This role welcomes candidates from all industries and backgrounds; insurance experience is a plus but not required. Licenses and robust local support help you succeed and expand your client base.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; candidates from any industry are welcome.
• Must obtain Property and Casualty and Life and Health licenses.
• Able to pass motor vehicle, financial/credit and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Own your agency's overall management, sales and growth.
• Hire your team and work with them to meet strategic goals.
• Represent American Family and its products exclusively as an independent contractor.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales oriented

Community engagement

Adaptability

Education

Property and Casualty license

Life and Health license

Job description

Community leader. Protector of dreams. That's what it means to be an American Family Insurance Agent! It's a highly rewarding opportunity that allows you to create financial stability while making a positive impact on our customers' lives. If you're looking for a chance to own your future — we're interested in you!

We're not simply looking for "salespeople" to become Agents. We're searching for passionate relationship builders—people who are ready to make a real impact in their community, provide exceptional care to our customers, and build something truly amazing!

You don't need insurance experience to succeed here. We welcome candidates from all industries and a variety of backgrounds, and if you do have insurance experience-that's a plus! Our Talent Acquisition team reviews every application and connects with qualified candidates to start the conversation.

Agents operate as independent contractors, representing American Family and its products exclusively. As an Insurance Agent, you'll be responsible for your agency's overall management, sales, and growth. You'll also hire your team and work with them to meet the strategic business goals you set.

Reasons why you should become an American Family Insurance Agent:

• Financially Fit: American Family has the financial security to protect the dreams of your policyholders
• Fortune 500 company that is among the largest Property and Casualty insurance groups
• Offer American Family Insurance products as well as products and services through our subsidiary partners
• Training and support from a local team from marketing, prospecting, business consultation and more
• Unlimited compensation potential including a New Agent Incentive Program

Requirements

• Obtain Property and Casualty and Life and Health licenses
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle, financial/credit and criminal background check

We believe people are an organization's most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, we're committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers innovation that will inspire, protect, and restore our customers' dreams in ways never imagined.