Insurance Agent - Protege Program (Farmers Insurance Agency Owner Trainee)

Farmers Insurance is seeking motivated Insurance Sales Agents in Orange County, CA who want to become agency owners. The Farmers Protégé Program gives you hands-on training, mentorship, and financial support while you build your own business.

About the Role
You’ll work side by side with an experienced Farmers District Recruiter and Agency Owner to learn the business from the ground up. During the Protégé Program, you’ll receive training in sales, marketing, customer service, and agency operations — preparing you to own and operate a Farmers agency.

What You’ll Do

• Sell auto, home, life, and commercial insurance products
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Generate leads through referrals, networking, and marketing
• Learn business operations and team management
• Transition into agency ownership upon graduation

What You’ll Get

• Base + commission ($50K–$90K+ potential first year)
• $4,000 graduation bonus upon promotion to Agency Owner
• Comprehensive training, tools, and mentorship
• Marketing and back-office support
• Access to established Farmers systems and branding

What You’ll Need

• Active Property & Casualty license (or willingness to obtain)
• Sales or leadership background preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build long-term wealth
• Ability to work independently and manage daily activity

Why Farmers
Farmers is one of the nation’s largest and most respected insurance companies, known for developing top-performing agency owners. You’ll have the backing of a Fortune 500 brand with the independence of running your own business.

Hiring Areas
We’re hiring in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, and all of Orange County.

Apply today to start your path toward owning your own insurance agency!

• Active California Property & Casualty license (preferred) or ability to obtain within 45 days
• Minimum 1 year of sales, business development, or management experience
• Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, and close sales
• Strong communication and presentation skills (phone, text, and in-person)
• Self-motivated and organized with consistent follow-through
• Ability to work full-time and complete Farmers’ onboarding/training program
• Basic computer literacy — CRM, email, quoting platforms
• Must live in or be willing to commute to Orange County or surrounding areas

• Base compensation (depending on experience)
• Competitive commissions on new business
• Renewal income that builds long-term residual earnings
• Performance bonuses and carrier incentives
• Licensing assistance and reimbursement options
• 1-on-1 mentorship from an experienced agency owner
• Access to marketing, quoting, and CRM tools
• Path to agency ownership through the Farmers Protege program
• Professional training and sales development