Insurance Agency Owner: Farmers Insurance

We're the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, one of the largest Auto and Homeowners insurance companies in the country. We are also a leading force in invaluable Life insurance and Financial Services. We currently operate with assets over $30 billion, offering attractive careers for more than 40,000 men and women. Each member of Farmers' family is individually committed to creating a "first choice" organization through excellent service - the hallmark of our success and financial strength.

It is important to realize that this is a career in the insurance and financial services industry. It is not employment, but rather an opportunity to start building your own business and be rewarded for your efforts. As a Farmers agent you will represent the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies and will market Farmers' multi-line insurance products and financial services.

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 a 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.

At Farmers, we seek out and select the highest quality people. Our expectations are challenging and demanding, and we recognize that this career is not for everyone. But, for those equal to the challenge, this is one of the best entrepreneurial opportunities in America .

While there are many variables that will determine the success of an agent, there are specific characteristics that most of our successful agents possess. Therefore, when selecting agent candidates, we look for those individuals who are:

• Driven
• Articulate
• Communicative
• Ethical and honest
• Entrepreneurial
• Confident and poised
• Independent
• Financially stable
• Dedicated to success

As a member of our team, you can count on that success and strength to provide you with an enriching and rewarding career.

PRIOR INSURANCE EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED. College degreed individuals are preferable. Individuals who are financially stable with no current judgments, liens, collections, or late pays on their credit report nor bankruptcies within the past 3 years. Note: Individuals can not be charged with a felony or have a felony conviction on their record. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status and must be or must become a resident of Alabama .