DGA22
New Member
Brand new to the forum. I am in the initial stages of starting as a Farmers Agent in the midwest. I live in a medium size community (200,000+ population) and there are currently only 2 Farmers agents active here. I have spoken to both of them. One is fairly new (6 months) and the other has been an agent for 5 years. They both had nothing but positive things to say about their time with Farmers.
I was very excited about the opportunity of a career as a Farmers agent and to run my own business but have been bounced back and forth on the pros and cons while navigating the posts on this site. Mostly negative regarding Farmers.
One message seems very clear however: Being an independent agent is the way to go.
I have a vast (15+ year) successful sales background ranging from Pharmaceutical sales to telecom sales as well as spending 5 years as a commercial lines producer for a locally owned, multi-line agency.
Would someone please be kind enough to share the steps to starting as an independent? I have heard many say that this is a much more rewarding and potentially successful way to become an insurance agent as opposed to starting with a captive.
Or if there are any current Farmers agents out there that have any feedback, that would be great too.
Thank you in advance for your response.
I was very excited about the opportunity of a career as a Farmers agent and to run my own business but have been bounced back and forth on the pros and cons while navigating the posts on this site. Mostly negative regarding Farmers.
One message seems very clear however: Being an independent agent is the way to go.
I have a vast (15+ year) successful sales background ranging from Pharmaceutical sales to telecom sales as well as spending 5 years as a commercial lines producer for a locally owned, multi-line agency.
Would someone please be kind enough to share the steps to starting as an independent? I have heard many say that this is a much more rewarding and potentially successful way to become an insurance agent as opposed to starting with a captive.
Or if there are any current Farmers agents out there that have any feedback, that would be great too.
Thank you in advance for your response.