The Licensed Insurance Sales Producer is responsible for driving new business growth by developing relationships with prospective customers, identifying insurance needs, and recommending Farmers insurance solutions. This role focuses on new customer acquisition, cross-selling existing clients, and contributing to the agency's overall profitability through Personal Lines, Commercial, and Life insurance production.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with excellent communication skills, a competitive mindset, and a passion for helping customers protect what matters most.
Essential Responsibilities
Prospect daily using referrals, community networking, digital leads, call campaigns, and center-of-influence marketing.
Build and maintain a consistent sales pipeline through proactive outreach and follow-up.
Conduct comprehensive insurance reviews to identify coverage gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.
Quote, bind, and issue new Farmers insurance policies.
Sell and service:
Personal Auto
Homeowners
Renters
Condo
Umbrella
Specialty products
Life insurance
Business insurance, including Business Owners Policies (BOP), General Liability, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, and Workers' Compensation.
Cross-sell existing customers to increase household penetration and improve client retention.
Meet activity expectations for outbound calls, appointments, and quotes.
Maintain accurate documentation within the agency CRM and management systems.
Stay current on Farmers products, underwriting guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Participate in agency training, sales meetings, and coaching sessions.
Production Expectations
Personal Lines Production
Generate $30,000-$40,000 in monthly annualized premium (MAP).
Write approximately 25-35 new Personal Lines policies per month, depending on product mix.
Maintain a quote-to-bind ratio that meets agency standards.
Life Insurance Production
Produce 7-10 life insurance policies per month.
Target $500-$1,000 in monthly life premium or agency-established annualized life production goals.
Present a life insurance solution during every eligible customer review and new business opportunity.
Commercial/Business Insurance Production
Write 3-5 new commercial policies per month.
Generate $10,000-$20,000 in monthly commercial written premium.
Identify commercial opportunities within the personal lines customer base and local business community.
Sales Activity Expectations
Successful producers consistently achieve the following weekly activity goals:
125-175 outbound prospecting calls
20-30 qualified customer conversations
12-15 scheduled appointments
20-25 insurance quotes
8-10 new policies written
Daily follow-up on pending quotes and referrals
Request referrals from every satisfied customer
Performance Metrics
Performance will be evaluated based on:
Monthly Annualized Premium (MAP)
Personal Lines production
Life insurance production
Commercial insurance production
Cross-sell percentage
Household policy count
Quote-to-bind conversion rate
Retention and persistency
Customer satisfaction
CRM activity and documentation
Compliance with Farmers underwriting and agency procedures
Qualifications
Active Property & Casualty Insurance License (required)
Active Life Insurance License or willingness to obtain within 90 days (preferred)
Prior insurance or sales experience preferred
Strong prospecting and closing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and competitive
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Comfortable using CRM systems and insurance agency technology
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions
Performance bonuses based on monthly and annual production
New business incentives
Opportunities for career advancement within the agency
Paid licensing and continuing education (where applicable)
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing Farmers product and sales training
Success Profile
The ideal Farmers Insurance Sales Producer is proactive, disciplined, and committed to building long-term customer relationships. This individual consistently exceeds sales goals through daily prospecting, consultative selling, and delivering exceptional customer service while contributing to the continued growth and profitability of the agency.