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Farmers District 40

Coaches insurance agency owners and their teams

Agent in Training

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$55k - $75k/yr+ Uncapped commissions + Performance-based bonuses + Sales incentives
Entry
Coldwater, MI, USA
In Person
InsuranceInsurance Sales & Agency

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, banking, customer service, or another people-focused position is welcomed; no previous insurance experience is necessary.
  • Hold an active insurance license or be willing to obtain the required licensing.
  • Communicate confidently over the phone, follow up with prospective customers, and remain persistent through challenges or rejection.
  • Be willing to learn new skills, accept feedback, and apply learning.
  • Manage multiple tasks while staying organized and detail-oriented.
  • Take responsibility for work and follow through on commitments.
Responsibilities
  • Create new sales opportunities by contacting prospective customers through phone calls, referrals, provided leads, and other prospecting activities.
  • Learn about customer needs through conversations and identify opportunities to provide appropriate coverage.
  • Prepare and present insurance quotes for Auto, Home, Life, Business, and additional insurance products, as appropriately licensed.
  • Explain coverage options, address questions, and ask for the sale to convert prospects into customers.
  • Follow up with potential customers, outstanding quotes, and previous leads.
  • Expand existing customer relationships by identifying opportunities for additional coverage and policy reviews.
  • Manage the sales pipeline using agency systems to track customer information, conversations, and follow-up activities.
  • Work toward sales and production goals while contributing to agency growth.
  • Develop skills through training, coaching, and hands-on experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the company

Farmers District 40 advises Farmers Insurance agency owners on building and running their businesses, with a district team that also supports District 94. It works with people entering agency ownership and existing operators seeking guidance on sales strategy, customer retention, daily operations and the use of Farmers products and technology. Its consultants review agency performance and recommend changes to sales, marketing and business processes as owners develop their local customer relationships. The organization serves the Farmers agency network, with a job board that includes district positions and openings at named agencies. Founded in 2020, it is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lansing, MI

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Renewals create recurring income: the district's Farmers ownership program links residual earnings to retention and multiple policy types.
  • Culver City district consultants receive performance incentives: Farmers advertises salary plus performance-based rewards for this full-time role.
  • Farmers' agency-owner portfolio spans over 50 products, including home, auto, business, life and financial services.

What critics are saying

  • The district requires office work in Lansing: its full-time Farmers business growth consultancy is listed as on site.
  • Culver City's Farmers consultant applicants need licensing and two years in business consulting, sales leadership or agency operations.
  • Applicants face mixed employers: the Farmers district board lists internal positions alongside named agencies, including Ben Smith Agency.

What makes Farmers District 40 unique

  • Agency acquisitions widen entry routes: the district helps Farmers candidates buy an existing book where available.
  • Farmers ownership candidates stay independent: the district's carrier consent form explicitly excludes employment with Farmers entities.
  • Lansing's growth consultant focuses on coaching: this district role supports Farmers agencies without managing a personal book.

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