Farmers Insurance District 35
The Protégé Agency Producer Program
A structured, paid mentorship designed for driven individuals who want to build a career and ultimately step into business ownership. It's not just a job. It's a launchpad.
A structured, paid mentorship designed for driven individuals who want to build a career and ultimately step into business ownership. It's not just a job. It's a launchpad.
The path is structured and supported every step of the way, designed to take you from new candidate to agency owner.
Obtain your insurance licensing and receive an official appointment to work under an experienced Farmers agency owner.
Train at the district office under an Agency Business Consultant, building a strong foundation in Farmers' systems and products.
Set clear, achievable sales goals and start taking the steps to hit them.
Work 1-on-1 with your mentoring agent to gain hands-on insight into running a successful agency.
Once you hit your goals, sign your own agent contract and start building your business as your own.
From financial planning sessions with industry experts to hands-on team pow-wows led by district leadership, training at District 35 is active, collaborative, and built around real-world skills.
Hear directly from Farmers Insurance agency owners about what it means to build a thriving business backed by one of the most recognized brands in the country.
Everything you're wondering about before you apply.
No. Most Protégés join without a Property & Casualty or Life & Health license. As part of the program, we support you through the licensing process so you're fully credentialed before you're running your own book of business.
The Protégé Program is a full-time commitment. It's built for people who are ready to treat this as their next career, not a side project — the training, licensing, and hands-on agency work all require your full attention to set you up for ownership.
Timelines vary by candidate, depending on your background, how quickly you complete licensing, and how fast you reach your sales milestones. Most Protégés move from onboarding through hands-on training and toward agency ownership within about a year. We'll walk through a timeline specific to you during the application process.
Yes. Protégés are paid throughout their run of the program. Our goal is to support you and set you up for success as you are mentored towards becoming an agency owner. Compensation details are discussed one-on-one as part of the application process, since they can vary based on your experience and path through the program.
We look for driven individuals, career changers, sales-minded professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs — people who want to build something of their own and are willing to put in the work to get there. A background in insurance isn't required.
No. Upon successfully completing the Protégé Program, Farmers Insurance waives your agency capital requirements, so you can step into ownership without a buy-in or down payment.
Graduates transition into running their own independently owned and operated Farmers Insurance agency. You'll continue to have support and mentorship from our District 35 team as you grow your business.
Submit an application through our Apply Now page. Our team will review it and follow up to schedule a conversation about next steps.
Apply now to begin your path toward agency ownership, or talk to our team first if you have questions.