Insurance Agency Sales Professional

Job Description Insurance Agent
You've developed skills that make a difference: building trust, leading under pressure, staying disciplined when things get hard, and showing up for the people counting on you.
Rural Mutual Insurance is looking for people who are ready to put those skills to work in a business they can grow and be proud of, serving Markesan, Beaver Dam, and the surrounding communities.

Insurance experience is valued but not required. Success in this role comes from the ability to build relationships, earn trust, stay organized, and serve others.
Insurance and financial services
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If you've spent your career helping people, solving problems, leading teams, serving your community, or building relationships, you may already have the foundation to succeed. We'll provide the training, licensing support, and coaching to help you build the rest.
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 career looks like:
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
Financed Agents receive a base salary, commissions, and bonus opportunities. Total first-year earnings for agents meeting performance expectations generally range between $75,000 and $85,000, though actual earnings vary based on production and business results. 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. 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.
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
Comprehensive licensing support and pre-licensing training
Structured onboarding and a clearly defined ramp period
A community of agents across Wisconsin invested in each other's success
Comfortable with accountability and honest about your performance
Active in your community or eager to become a recognized part of it
We are building a team of agents across Wisconsin who are serious about serving their communities and building businesses they are proud of. Rural Mutual Insurance Company | Together We Keep Wisconsin Strong
Rural Mutual Insurance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation: $48,000 - $85,000+ yearly Base Salary PLUS Commissions and Bonuses; $2,000 signing bonus
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.
Experience building and nurturing relationships with clients, partners, and community members.
Ability to effectively communicate complex insurance concepts in a clear and relatable manner.
Strong organizational skills to manage sales databases and customer 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 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. Since our founding, we have been headquartered in Madison.