Insurance Sales Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Build a Career and a Business in Your Wisconsin Community  

Turn your ability to connect with people into a career helping Wisconsin families, farmers, and business owners protect what matters most. Rural Mutual Insurance is looking for motivated, community-minded professionals who want to build relationships, grow a book of business, and create a rewarding insurance career. 

Insurance experience is not required. Successful agents come from many backgrounds, including sales, customer service, education, agriculture, banking, healthcare, military service, and business ownership. What matters most is your initiative, relationship-building ability, and commitment to serving your community. 

Through our financed agent program, you will receive: 

• Base salary support as you establish your business 

• Commission and bonus opportunities 

• Assistance with insurance licensing 

• Training, coaching, and ongoing professional development 

• Local leadership and underwriting support 

• Tools and resources to help you build your client base 

As an Insurance Agent, you will: 

• Build trusted relationships with individuals, families, farmers, and business owners 

• Learn about customers’ insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage 

• Develop referral sources and community partnerships 

• Prospect for new customers and follow up on sales opportunities 

• Grow and manage a book of business in your Wisconsin territory 

• Provide knowledgeable, responsive service throughout the customer relationship 

Agents who meet established performance expectations generally earn $75,000 to $85,000 in total first-year compensation , including base salary, commissions, and applicable bonuses. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance and business results. 

For more than 90 years, Rural Mutual Insurance has built a trusted reputation by protecting the people, farms, and businesses that keep Wisconsin strong. Our local presence, established agency network, and dedicated underwriting support give agents a strong foundation for building lasting customer relationships and long-term careers. 

Curious about insurance, but not sure whether it is the right career for you? Let’s talk. Our district managers are available to answer your questions, explain how the financed agent program works, and help you determine whether the opportunity aligns with your goals. 

Rural Mutual Insurance Company | Together We Keep Wisconsin Strong

Rural Mutual Insurance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  

$48,000 - $85,000 (Base Salary PLUS Commissions and Bonuses) yearly

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met with personalized solutions. 

• Identify potential risks for clients and recommend appropriate insurance products to safeguard their assets. 

• Develop and implement a strategic business plan to grow your client base and achieve sales targets. 

• Engage with local communities by participating in events and organizations to build a network of referrals. 

• Collaborate with underwriting professionals to tailor insurance packages that align with client requirements. 

• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving any issues that arise. 

• Stay informed about industry trends and product updates to offer clients the most current and relevant advice. 

• Experience building and nurturing relationships with clients, partners, and community members.

• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and relatable manner.

• Strong organizational skills to manage databases and records efficiently.

• Ability to stay informed about industry trends and policy changes to provide up-to-date advice.

• Comfortable networking with local businesses and homeowners to expand client base and influence community presence.

• Sales experience and a history of achieving performance goals are valued; however, we also welcome motivated individuals who are eager to build a successful career in insurance sales.

• Experience working with clients and business partners to facilitate applications, policy servicing, underwriting requirements, or other customer-focused processes is a plus.

• Licensed in property, casualty, and life insurance—or committed to obtaining licenses within 60 days of being hired.

At Rural Mutual Insurance, we have been protecting what we value in Wisconsin since 1934. Our reputation as one of the top 50 property and casualty companies in the country was built by delivering on that promise exclusively for Wisconsin farms, businesses, and families. We provide Auto, Home, Life, Farm, and Commercial insurance throughout the state of Wisconsin.

We have a network of more than 150 Agents in 100+ locations across the state. Our agents live and work in your communities. We understand your needs and work as hard as you do to ensure you are well-protected with the coverage that is best for you. We prevent situations from becoming problems. Because we only do business in Wisconsin, we make sure that premiums paid here stay here to keep Wisconsin strong. Since our founding, we have been headquartered in Madison.