What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Insurance Agent (Apprentice Program) position at Haley Elder Reyes-Farmers Insurance Agency?
Job Description
Our Protege Mentorship Program is a structured, six-month (or less) ownership development program designed for experienced, licensed insurance professionals who want to become agency owners but value mentorship, accountability, and real-world preparation before launching their own agency.
This program is not entry-level and not a shortcut to ownership. It is designed for individuals who are serious about building a profitable, well-managed insurance agency.
What This Program Prepares You For
- Throughout the six-month program, Proteges are trained and coached in the core disciplines required to successfully own and operate an insurance agency, including:
- Advanced sales strategies and production discipline required to grow and scale an agency
- Consultative selling across multiple lines of business
- Client retention and service systems that support long-term book value
- Leadership and managerial skills needed to hire, train, and manage a team
- Business planning fundamentals including goal setting, activity management, and growth strategy
- Operational awareness aligned with underwriting, compliance, and company expectations
This program is ideal for licensed insurance professionals who:
- Want ownership, not just a job
- Are willing to be held accountable to production and performance standards
- Value mentorship, structure, and real-world experience before launching an agency
- This program is not intended for individuals seeking a service-only role, minimal sales expectations, or a low-accountability environment.
Elder Agency, LLC is an award-winning, full-service, multi-line insurance agency based in Fort Worth, Texas. We offer Auto, Home, Umbrella, Commercial, Specialty, and Life Insurance.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Hands on Training
Responsibilities
- Generate new business through a mix of agency-provided leads, referrals, networking, and outbound prospecting
- Manage the full sales process, including quoting, presenting coverage options, handling objections, and closing sales
- Service Team will assist with a majority of the customer onboarding and servicing, so you can focus on sales.
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly production requirements aligned with future agency ownership standards
- Present insurance solutions based on client needs, risk exposures, and long-term goals
- Maintain strict adherence to underwriting, rating, and compliance guidelines
- Demonstrate ownership-level discipline, professionalism, and follow-through
Requirements
- Must be actively licensed in Texas for Property & Casualty and Life & Health
- Prior insurance sales experience required
- Strong interest in long-term agency ownership and business building
- Comfortable with performance expectations, accountability, and consistent prospecting
- Self-directed, organized, and able to operate independently
- Coachable and receptive to structured feedback and mentorship
Program Outcome
- Proteges who successfully complete the program and meet all performance and approval requirements will be eligible for agency ownership with Farmers Insurance and District 20.
- Successful completion of the program waives all required company startup fees to be approved to own an agency.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000