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| Farmers Insurance: Agency Operations & Career Center |
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| Farmers Insurance Group is a dynamic and widely respected group of insurance companies enjoying our ninth decade of successful business. Farmers Insurance Group is one of the largest Auto and Homeowners insurance companies in the country. We are a member of Zurich Financial Services Group that produces nearly $50 Billion in gross premium with 25% coming from Farmers. Our financial stability exceeds $20 billion. The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is based in Los Angeles, California, and operates in 41 states across the country through the efforts of approximately 18,000 employees. Our agents, independent contractors and independent agents, along with Farmers employees, are responsible for servicing more than 15 million customers. We offer attractive careers and 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. As a member of our District, you can count on that success and strength to provide you with an enriching and rewarding career. |
| Why Farmers? Since 1928, people have been trusting Farmers to provide them with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their futures and their families are covered against risk. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies includes the country's third-larges Personal Lines Property and Casualty insurers. Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC is also an integral part of Farmers. We currently operate with assets over $20 billion offering attractive careers for more than 30,000 men and women. How trustworthy is the Farmers name? Three independent rating organizations have analyzed our financial standing, management, reserves and other factors, and they like what they see. A variety of strong, customer-tailored insurance products has made Farmers one of the nation's leading Property/Casualty, Life and Business insurers. As a registered agent, you'll also be helping your customers develop investment portfolios suited to their specific financial needs and their tolerance for risk. Why be a Farmers agent? It is important to realize that this is a career in insurance sales. 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 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-to-day 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 your 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. What we look for and expect of our agents: 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 persuasive independent financially stable dedicated to success If you meet most of these characteristics, then there is a good chance that you belong with Farmers. How you can depend on Farmers: While we demand high standards and professionalism from our agents, we also provide some of the best and most comprehensive support in the industry. Selling skills: At Farmers, we take pride in the fact that we provide our agents with training that uses state-of-the-art Client-Focused Marketing techniques, which are designed to develop long-term relationships between you and your customers. And because Farmers values and encourages continual education, we will invest in your success with advanced training throughout your career, as well as reimburse your tuition for any successfully completed college-level industry courses that lead to professional designations. Technology: You can rest assured that Farmers will always commit the resources necessary to ensure that our agents have the most advanced technology available where it is most beneficial: at the point of sale. Financial support: During the early part of your career, Farmers will assist you financially on a monthly basis as long as you meet certain minimum performance standards. Equity building: We provide our agents with a number of ways to attain their financial goals. While the primary method of agent compensation is commissions, you will also be able to significantly increase your income by earning a Life and/or Profitability bonus. In addition, by increasing the size of you agency you can develop substantial monetary equity that we call "Contract Value." Recognition: The hard work and performance of our agents is valued and does not go unrecognized. Farmers provides a variety of ways in which we honor agents that perform at high levels with an ongoing Achievement Awards program. Marketing support: There's no better way to build your business than effective advertising, so at Farmers, we do what it takes to help customers know our agents are out there. Aside from our national television and radio spots, we also offer agents a terrific opportunity to do their own local advertising with our financial assistance. In addition, we subsidize agent stationary and business cards, and offer a full range of sales pieces at no cost. Other benefits: All Farmers agents enjoy the perks and benefits that go along with being part of a large, successful organization. From comprehensive health coverage _ including Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability _ to group Life, AD&D and even Errors and Omissions coverage . . . we make it possible for you and your family to feel secure. Farmers is pleased to present our agents with this exciting comprehensive benefits program. Providing valuable coverage for you and your family! Benefits provided by well-known carriers: Aetna U.S. Healthcare Dental Aetna U.S. Healthcare SafeGuard (California only) Life/AD&D-Supplemental AD&D MetLife Long-Term Disability UnumProvident Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Featured plan highlights include: Benefit choices for you and your dependents Flexibility of coverages Online enrollment Automatic folio deductions Includes plans for: Medical, dental and vision expenses Income if you are ill or injured and unable to work Financial security for your family in case of death or serious injury in an accident |
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