Why be a Farmers Insurance Agent?
It is important to realize that this is a career in insurance. This is not employment, but rather an opportunity to start building your own business.
As a Farmers agent you will represent the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies and will market Farmers' multi-line insurance products.
You'll be in business for yourself making your own day-to-day business decisions, but with the backing, guidance and support of your district manager, state executive, Business Support Center personnel, and Home Office management. In addition, you will have the added support of nearby claims offices and a sophisticated Agency Information Management System that reaches right into your office.
You'll become an independent member of the Farmers Team, allowing you to:
Be your own boss and gain independence.
As a Farmers agent you are an independent contractor in business for yourself, but not by yourself. You will have the latitude to set your own professional goals and make the day-today decisions that will help you achieve those goals.
Direct your own business and have 'creative license'.
Your agency's growth will be dependent on your own creative ability. You will have the freedom to develop and implement the marketing plans that will dictate your agency's direction and continued success.
Gain personal achievement and career satisfaction.
As you develop your agency, you'll become aware of a growing satisfaction that comes with knowing you've made sure that your customers have the protection they need.
Have an opportunity to create wealth.
You determine your own income. There are no salary brackets to contend with, no promotions to wait for, no boss to put restraints on your potential. The amount of income you generate during your career is determined by how much energy and skill you put into it.
Create job security.
People don't buy insurance with discretionary income - there's always a need for the products you market, regardless of whether the economy is enjoying good times or not.
Gain community stature.
Operating a Farmers agency gives you the chance to become a true professional and a respected center of influence in your community.
Constantly be challenged.
The insurance environment as well as the demands and expectations of our customers are constantly changing. You will continually need to learn new skills and products to keep up with these challenges, and Farmers will make available many of the tools and education that will help you succeed.
