Insurance Agent (Protege Program)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced, licensed insurance professional who wants more than just another sales role?

The Farmers Insurance Protege Program through Elder Agency is designed for ambitious individuals who want to eventually own and operate their own successful insurance agency, with mentorship, structure, and real-world training along the way.

This is not an entry-level position and not a shortcut to ownership. Its a hands-on business development program built for motivated professionals who are serious about growth, leadership, and long-term income potential.

At Elder Agency, were passionate about developing future agency owners, not just employees. Our culture is competitive, growth-focused, supportive, and team-oriented. We believe in accountability, mentorship, and helping driven individuals create real opportunities for themselves and their future.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Unlike traditional insurance jobs, this program gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn directly from a high-performing, award-winning agency
• Build real-world agency ownership experience
• Develop leadership and operational skills
• Grow your income based on performance
• Prepare to launch and scale your own agency

You wont just learn how to sell insurance, youll learn how to build and run a business.

What youll learn throughout the six-month program (or less), Proteges receive hands-on coaching and development in:

Advanced sales strategies and production discipline

Multi-line consultative selling

Client retention and relationship management

Team leadership, hiring, and staff development

Agency operations and business planning

Growth strategy and activity management

Underwriting, compliance, and operational expectations

This opportunity is ideal for licensed insurance professionals who:

• Want ownership, not just a paycheck
• Are highly motivated and growth-minded
• Thrive in competitive, performance-driven environments
• Want mentorship and accountability
• Are excited by leadership and long-term earning potential
• Want to build something meaningful and lasting

At Elder Agency , we believe culture matters just as much as production.

We work hard, celebrate wins, support each other, and create an environment where motivated people can grow personally and professionally. Were building a team of driven individuals who want to level up their careers, push themselves, and create long-term success.

We value:

• Accountability
• Positivity
• Coachability
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Competitive energy
• Personal growth
• Growth & Earning Potential

This program is designed to prepare you for long-term agency ownership and scalable income opportunities.

Your growth is tied directly to your effort, consistency, leadership, and production. The individuals who fully commit to the process have the opportunity to build a highly profitable business with long-term residual income potential.

About Elder Agency

Elder Agency, LLC is an award-winning, full-service, multi-line insurance agency based in Fort Worth, Texas. We offer Auto, Home, Umbrella, Commercial, Specialty, and Life Insurance solutions while developing the next generation of agency leaders.

Follow our team online:

Instagram:

@elderagency on Instagram

Facebook:

Elder Agency Facebook Page

TikTok:

@theelderagency on TikTok

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Hands on Training

Flexible Schedule

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through a mix of agency-provided leads, referrals, networking, and outbound prospecting
• Manage the full sales process, including quoting, presenting coverage options, handling objections, and closing sales
• Service Team will assist with a majority of the customer onboarding and servicing, so you can focus on sales.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly production requirements aligned with future agency ownership standards
• Present insurance solutions based on client needs, risk exposures, and long-term goals
• Maintain strict adherence to underwriting, rating, and compliance guidelines
• Demonstrate ownership-level discipline, professionalism, and follow-through

Requirements

• Must be actively licensed in Texas for Property & Casualty and Life & Health
• Prior insurance sales experience required
• Strong interest in long-term agency ownership and business building
• Comfortable with performance expectations, accountability, and consistent prospecting
• Self-directed, organized, and able to operate independently
• Coachable and receptive to structured feedback and mentorship

Program Outcome

• Proteges who successfully complete the program and meet all performance and approval requirements will be eligible for agency ownership with Farmers Insurance and District 20.
• Successful completion of the program waives all required company startup fees to be approved to own an agency.