Insurance Agent Trainee

Job overview

The Insurance Agent Trainee role is onsite in San Francisco, CA, with an option for experienced insurance sales producers with a proven sales record to work from home after training. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year, with annual base salary plus commission stated in the posting. The program supports the Farmers Insurance district operation in Northern California through agent mentorship and training. The trainee learns insurance sales, marketing, recruiting, and business operations while serving customers. The role involves assessing client needs, explaining insurance options, managing warm leads, and developing the skills and licensing needed to support clients’ insurance needs.

What you'll do

• Sell auto, home, life, specialty, and business insurance
• manage warm leads and client relationships
• learn recruiting, marketing, and business operations
• train under an experienced mentor agent
• obtain required state insurance licensing with agency support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

insurance agent trainee

insurance sales

financial services

san francisco ca

farmers insurance

salary $120k–$150k

base salary plus commission

paid licensing

paid training

warm leads

mentorship

auto insurance

life insurance

work from home after training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual base salary plus commission, flexible schedule, dental and vision insurance, hands-on training, Monday–Friday schedule, career growth opportunities, paid time off, and life insurance.

Why this role

Paid training and licensing, 10+ warm leads daily, mentorship, and brokerage access are listed. Work-from-home eligibility after training is limited to experienced insurance sales producers with a proven sales record.

About the employer

Farmers Insurance - San Jose District is hiring for this role. Industry: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages. Sector: 52.