Insurance Sales Agent

Stop Climbing Someone Else's Ladder. Build Something Meaningful. You've spent years developing skills that most employers undervalue: the ability to build trust quickly, lead under pressure, stay disciplined when things get hard, and show up for the people counting on you. Rural Mutual Insurance is looking for people throughout Wisconsin who are ready to put those skills to work in a business they can grow and be proud of. Who We're Looking For Insurance experience is not required, but credibility, discipline, and community trust are. Some of our most successful agents come from careers where relationships and trust are everything. We're actively recruiting people with backgrounds in the following fields: Current insurance professionals Military service, law enforcement, fire, and first response Teaching, coaching, and school administration Community banking, mortgage lending, and agricultural finance Small business ownership, contracting, and farm operations Hospitality, retail management, and customer service leadership B2B sales, equipment sales, and farm supply Early career professionals in business, agriculture, finance, or communications If you have spent your career building relationships, leading teams, serving your community, or running a business, you already have the foundation. We will teach you everything else. The Opportunity As a Financed Agent with Rural Mutual Insurance, you will build and grow a book of business across Wisconsin. This is not a traditional sales job with a quota and a manager looking over your shoulder. It is an opportunity with structure, support, and a clear path to long-term growth. What Building Your Business Looks Like Develop relationships with individuals, families, farmers, and business owners Identify customer risks and match them with the right insurance solutions Build referral networks with local professionals, lenders, and community leaders Participate in community organizations and local events Create and execute a business plan with support from your manager Grow a book of business that generates long-term, recurring revenue Compensation and Growth Financed Agents receive a base salary along with commissions and bonuses. Most new agents start around $48,000 in salary, with additional earnings from commissions and bonuses. First-year average earnings typically fall in the $75,000 to $85,000 range, with no cap on income potential. As Financed Agents transition into Career Agent roles, income continues to grow through new business production and retention. The financing model exists for a reason: it gives you the runway to build relationships the right way, without the pressure of needing to close a sale in week one. Your income grows as your business grows. Agents who commit to the process and invest in their community see significant income growth in years two and three as referrals build, renewals compound, and their reputation takes hold. Why Rural Mutual Rural Mutual has served Wisconsin exclusively for more than 90 years. That singular focus is not a limitation. It is a competitive advantage. It Means Local underwriting decisions made by people who know Wisconsin Deep credibility with the farming, small business, and rural communities you will serve A trusted brand that opens doors in communities where reputation is everything Commercial and farm product depth that creates real opportunity beyond personal lines What We Provide to Set You Up for Success Comprehensive licensing support and pre-licensing training Structured onboarding and a clearly defined ramp period One-on-one coaching from an experienced manager Marketing resources, tools, and ongoing development programs Access to underwriting professionals who work alongside you A community of agents across Wisconsin invested in each other's success What It Takes to Succeed Here This is not the right opportunity for everyone. It rewards a specific kind of person. You Will Thrive If You Are Driven by relationships, not transactions Comfortable with accountability and honest about your performance Active in your community or eager to become a recognized part of it Resilient enough to keep going when the first month is harder than you expected Entrepreneurial enough to treat this like the business it is, not a job Coachable enough to follow a proven system while it is still new to you This is not the right fit if you are looking for a predictable routine, a capped salary, or a role where showing up is enough. The ceiling here is high, but so is the standard. Ready to Build Something Meaningful? If you have read this far and something feels familiar, that recognition is worth paying attention to. We are building a team of agents across Wisconsin who are serious about serving their communities and building businesses they are proud of. If that is you, we want to talk. Rural Mutual Insurance Company Together We Keep Wisconsin Strong Responsibilities Network with local businesses and homeowners to develop relationships and deliver the protection of Rural Mutual's product line Partner with clients and underwriters through the entire process of purchasing their insurance policy Provide exceptional customer service to all people Stay abreast of insurance industry protocols and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of all policy requirements, and monitor insurance claims to ensure mutual satisfaction Keep sales databases, customer records, and related organizational tools current to accurately report progress of marketing and sales efforts Qualifications Excellent skills in communication: listening and presenting Goal-oriented with a passion for achieving financial success Skilled at networking and committed to the community in which you work High level of integrity with a track record of showing consistency between words and action Licensed or committed to obtaining property, casualty, and life insurance licenses within 60 days of being hired Compensation $50,000 - $85,000+ yearly (base - commissions - bonuses) Rural Mutual Insurance is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr