National Sales Agent

Farmers Insurance Careers

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote ) Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job Summary Under the direction of supervisor or manager, responsible for the achievement of new business premium objectives through quoting, counseling, and binding policies for personal lines, specialty lines, commercial lines, and flood insurance products and carriers via inbound contacts. These agents evaluate and place risks with the appropriate appointed carriers based on the individual carriers appetite and underwriting guidelines by working with the carrier and customer. Under the direction of supervisor or manager, they are responsible for underwriting, pricing, and placement of risks with binding authority for up to 30 carriers and in all 50 states. They use insurance industry knowledge and market expertise to meet customers needs and achieve positive business outcomes. Customers are obtained through multiple internal and external channels. National Sales Agents focus on developing and building relationships with customers, referring agents, and outside partners by providing a consultative approach.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Obtain and maintain resident and non-resident property and casualty license required.
Minimum 2 years insurance sales experience required.
P&C license required.

Responsibilities

Using multiple systems quote and counsel consumers on coverage.
Making coverage recommendations and binding policies for multiple products and carriers via inbound contacts.
Maintain carrier contract production standards as an appointed agent and field underwriter for up to 30 carriers.
Accepts, modifies, or rejects risks, within set authority level, based on a review of loss experience, inspection reports, file information, web resources, policyholder tenure, related policies, and nature of risk in accordance with carrier guidelines, standards, and complianceAnalyze, clarify, and resolve moderately complex insurance related questions utilizing industry knowledge and insurance expertise.
While maintaining 3rd party carrier underwriting and performance standards.
Build personal skill set by participating in industry related courses to expand product and system knowledge, as well as stay current with relevant productsMeets and maintains performance level standards as outlined in performance objectives.
Models core values and understands and supports organizations overall strategy.
Maintains and updates business records in policy and lead management systems in accordance with compliance and accounting practices.
Works on special projects and other duties assigned.

Benefits

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance