Becoming a Farm Bureau agent can be incredibly rewarding. As an insurance agent, you provide protection and resources to individuals, families and businesses in your community. You help them feel more financially secure in their everyday life.
Farm Bureau agents work independently, but that doesn’t mean they’re alone. Behind every successful agent, there is a dedicated support team that helps them every step of the way.
How Does Farm Bureau Build a Support Team Around You?
When you take the first step to becoming a Farm Bureau agent, two questions probably come to the top of your mind:
- What do I need to become an insurance agent?
- What does it take to be a successful insurance agent?
Asking yourself these questions allows you to really explore if this opportunity could be the right fit for you.
What Do I Need to Become a Farm Bureau Insurance Agent?
Successful Farm Bureau agents tend to have a variety of characteristics that help them succeed:
Bringing these skills to the table will set you on the path to success, and leveraging Farm Bureau’s support will help you accelerate in your new role. We’ll assist you financially when you start out, and help you with advertising and marketing so you gain recognition in your community. We’ll also provide long-term advice and mentoring.
Who Will Help Me Become a Successful Farm Bureau Agent?
From day one as a Farm Bureau agent, you’re connected to a dedicated team who make sure you have the support, tools and resources you need to succeed. Our most successful agents work hard, but they also lean on and leverage their support team which allows them to focus on their most important duties - building connections in their community and helping client/members get the coverage they need.
District Managers
Your District Manager is your go-to person — your coach and mentor as you grow with Farm Bureau. This key leader will educate you about the insurance business and offer you encouragement, advice and access to the other members of the support team to help you get started. Your District Manager is there to coach you through client/member meetings so you can master the skills necessary to retain existing client/members and attract prospects.
Trainers
Our thorough training program starts on day one and continues throughout your time with Farm Bureau. Our trainers are dedicated to teaching you the ins and outs of the insurance industry so you can confidently grow your business.
Just-in-Time Sales Team
Just as the District Manager helps you grow the skills you need to onboard new client/members, the Just-in-Time Sales Team is available to help you with sales scenarios you may be facing. They help put you in the best possible position to offer our wide variety of products to new and prospective client/members.
Marketing Coaches
Marketing Coaches are your lifeline to all the internal marketing and advertising programs Farm Bureau offers. They’ll keep you up to date on the best practices for advertising and marketing in your area, as well as provide advice on potential marketing plans you may be ready to run. Together, you’ll build a marketing plan that showcases your name and reputation in your community.
Regional Financial Consultants and Wealth Management Advisors
Client/members with complicated life insurance situations or financial planning needs may find products and support they need with Farm Bureau. Working with Regional Financial Consultants and Wealth Management Advisors can help with that. Together, you can provide these client/members with customized goals and strategies that meet their advanced life insurance and financial services needs.
Sales Associates
When you’re busy running your business, you won’t want to get bogged down with routine activities like filing paperwork. You can hire Sales Associates to help you do those day-to-day tasks so you can focus your energy where it matters most. Sales Associates are there to provide your client/members with customer support and help you grow your business.
Commercial Marketing Underwriters
Selling commercial insurance may seem daunting, but Commercial Marketing Underwriters can remove some of that uneasiness. Partnering with your Commercial Marketing Underwriter is a great way to expand your prospect list. You can discuss your target market with them, and they can help you better understand the risks associated with each business.
Ag Marketing Underwriters
Your Ag Marketing Underwriter’s primary job is to support your business’s growth. They help you define ag prospects and markets, assist with quoting new ag business, develop sales presentation ideas and promote cross-selling opportunities.
Experienced Agents
Every successful Farm Bureau agent was once in your shoes. They know what you’re going through and can be mentors and sounding boards as you build your business.
Regional Vice President
Your regional vice president is the Farm Bureau leader for your state. They look at the big picture and execute strategy for agents statewide.
Are You Ready to Be an Insurance Agent with Farm Bureau?
Becoming a successful insurance agent takes hard work and dedication on your part, as well as on the part of the top-notch support team that’s by your side. To get started on your journey, learn all about our Developing Agent Program and connect with a District Manager.