What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Insurance Agent position at Farmers Insurance District 11 - Illinois?
The Business Insurance Agent (BIA) participates in Farmers® proprietary Business Insurance Agent Program, designed for entrepreneurial, sales-driven professionals who want to build a specialized commercial insurance practice while collaborating with established Farmers® agents. This role focuses on delivering tailored insurance solutions to small and mid-sized businesses while supporting overall business insurance growth across partner agencies The BIA Program offers a structured path to grow a personal book of commercial business, leverage existing client relationships, and work within a supportive, performance-driven environment.
Business Development & Sales
- Prospect, quote, and bind commercial insurance products, including:
- Businessowners Policies (BOP)
- Commercial Auto
- Workers’ Compensation
- Commercial Umbrella
- Build and manage a personal book of commercial insurance clients
- Collaborate with Farmers® agency owners to support business insurance opportunities within their agencies
- Develop relationships with business owners across multiple industries (e.g., contractors, restaurants, professional services)
Required Qualifications
- Active Property & Casualty insurance license
- Ability to obtain appointment under Farmers® guidelines
- Willingness to complete required Business Insurance Agent training within designated timelines
- Strong sales aptitude and relationship-building skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort working toward performance targets