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Protege - Agency Owner Apprentice

Farmers Insurance Houston · Houston · United States

Posted: 9/23/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026

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Are you looking to start a sales career or break into the insurance industry? We are seeking highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who are ready to start their journey TODAY. We understand what it takes to build a business and excel in this field so we developed a unique earn while you learn opportunity that gives you hands-on experience within an existing agency. Our exceptionally talented Mentor Agents provide new Protégé candidates with invaluable insight and the support they need to launch their own agency one day!

  • Solicits for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
  • Develop insurance quotes, makes sales presentations, and closes sales.
  • Develop ongoing networking relationships with Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, Auto Dealers, etc.
  • Maintain knowledge of new products.
  • Grow sales revenue by utilizing phone, email and potential client lists.
  • Prospects for new business by following sales leads generated from referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling, and lead databases.
  • Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their personal goals.
  • Provide customers with additional information about new products and services.

Requirements

  • Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
  • Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
  • Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
  • A Property & Casualty license is preferred. License assistance is available.
  • Must be highly self-motivated.
  • Life & Health Insurance license not required but must be willing to obtain. License assistance is available.
  • Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
  • Driven and goal-oriented individual.
  • No insurance experience required but must be willing to learn

Benefits

You will be paired with one of our top-performing Agency Owners, gaining the mentorship and support needed to accelerate your path to agency ownership. Our industry-leading hands-on training will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to thrive as you work toward owning your own agency.

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