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Business Insurance Agent

Farmers Insurance - Team North Star, Edina, MN, United States


About Team North Star
Team North Star is a fast-growing Farmers Insurance district in the Minneapolis‑Saint Paul metro area, supporting 30+ agencies across the Twin Cities. We’re focused on building high‑performing teams, developing talent, and helping clients protect what matters most.

Position Overview
This program gives driven individuals the opportunity to build their own commercial insurance book while partnering with existing Farmers agents. The Business Insurance Specialist will work alongside existing Farmers agency owners to market, quote, and place commercial insurance policies for small to mid‑sized businesses. As a Business Insurance Specialist, you’ll prospect, consult with business owners, develop tailored coverage recommendations, and manage customer relationships.

This role is ideal for ambitious individuals who want independent growth with the backing of a nationally recognized brand.

Benefits

Expanded Prospect Reach & Built‑In Opportunities: Work with a specified group of agents and gain access to existing customer relationships and referrals – accelerating your growth without needing to build pipeline from scratch.

Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive base pay, uncapped commissions, bonuses, and production incentives.

Commercial Focus: Specialize in business insurance, one of the most lucrative and scalable areas of the insurance industry.

Continuous Training & Support: Access to sales tools, dedicated underwriting guidance, compliance resources, learning programs, and ongoing business insurance education to help you stay sharp and competitive.

Annual Base Salary, Commission, and Bonus Opportunities.

Flexible Schedule.

Career Growth Opportunities.

Mon‑Fri Schedule.

Hands‑on Training.

Why Team North Star
At Team North Star, we combine high energy, strong support, and real opportunity. You’ll be surrounded by motivated professionals, gain access to proven systems, and have the ability to grow your career in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities

Prospect and connect with local business owners through networking, referrals, and outreach.

Identify opportunities within existing agencies and existing relationships.

Conduct needs‑based conversations to understand business risks.

Present tailored commercial insurance solutions, including General Liability, Business Owners Policies (BOPs), Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, and Commercial Umbrella.

Prepare quotes, present options, and close new business.

Build and maintain long‑term relationships with business clients.

Partner with agency teams to identify and support commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

Active Property & Casualty Insurance License.

2+ years of experience in insurance sales, business development, or commercial insurance.

Self‑motivated and able to work independently and with a team.

Strong networking, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Comfortable managing a sales pipeline and closing business.

Experience using CRM systems and quoting platforms preferred.

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