Why Farmers Insurance Group?

Since 1928, Farmers Insurance Agents have been dedicated to providing insurance services and helping people protect what matters most to them. Farmers Insurance Group is the third-largest insurer and our Agents are supported by more than 25,000 employees, including local claims representatives.

Farmers Insurance Agents do more than provide excellent insurance. They also provide hope and foundation of security, allowing individuals, families and communities build a better future. Our many recognition and incentive programs add ways to grow the excellent financial potential of your future agency. And, of course, you will have the backing of all of our corporate resources: national and local advertising, award winning claims service and our 24 hour customer service call center.

What does it mean to be a Farmers Agent?

We are always in search for successful, business-minded individuals with a strong desire for personal growth, career fulfillment, and financial success. Being a Farmers Agent means that you will be in business for yourself but not by yourself. You will receive full support from Minnesota's #1 District Manager, Cesar, and have access to our extensive support network. Cesar has been the #1 District Manager since 2007, an honor bestowed based on his high employee retention and high success of new agents.  All of our agents receive state of the art training that will provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide customers with world class Auto, Home, Specialty (Motorcycles, boats, etc.), Small Business and Financial Services.

When you invest in your Farmers Agency, you will have the luxury and freedom to manage your daily business operations as you deem appropriate. Below are some highlights of being a Farmers Agent:

• Income Potential is Unlimited – As a small business owner, you will be in control of your own destiny. Farmers Agent are compensated through new business and renewal commissions.
• Ability to create a lasting and successful legacy – When a Farmers Agents is ready to retire they will have the option to either transfer their successful business to a family member or sell it to a qualified candidate.
• Farmers Insurance Agents never pay a franchise fee or a management fee. The investment capital required is to help grow your business.
• Special bonuses and incentives offered to military vets and multicultural agents.
• Never pay for a vacation again! In 2015, there are 7 trips to amazing locations that agency owners can win!

How does Farmers Insurance Group Support Agents?

At Farmers Insurance Group we are dedicated to ensuring that our Farmers Agent are supported throughout their entire career. Some of the support that Farmers Agents will receive are:

• Support from a District Manager invested in your success
• Comprehensive training and business development support
• Loan options through Farmers Insurance Group Federal Credit Union
• The ability to sell the service and commission rights of your agency
• The ability to buy service and commission rights from another agent
• Benefits for you, your family and staff members

What is Farmers Insurance Group in their Future Agents?

Business Experience

• Strong background in building and managing a (insurance) business venture
• Executive experience and a strong business development track record

 Start-up Capital (Minimum of $50,000)

• The ability to leverage liquid capital assets to establish a business
• The desire to invest in a residual income business opportunity

 Self-Motivation & Independence

• Effective time-management skills and self-reliance to accomplish set goals
• The ability to identify and focus on priorities

 Communicating & Connecting

• The ability to inspire as well as listen and learn from others
• Leadership and people management skills

Performance & Reward

• The motivation to work hard and take risks to achieve financial success
• The willingness to accept responsibility for personal success and failures

 Honesty & Integrity

• Striving to do the right thing in all instances
• Set and live by standards of moral integrity

How do I become a Farmers Insurance Agent?

Farmers Insurance Group currently offers many entry points to become a Farmers Agent. You can start your agency by either leveraging your business savvy and buy an existing agency or build a new agency from the ground up by investing time, hard work and some capital. There are 4 options to either build or Buy a book of business. Each can be tailored for the right candidate. All offer bonuses, commissions for new and renewal, ability to be your own boss, etc.