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Insurance Agent - Milwaukee, WI

COUNTRY Financial Agency · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why do you want to own an insurance agency in Wisconsin rather than work for someone else's?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for choosing ownership and understand what being an independent contractor means.

Tell me about a goal you set for yourself that took a long time and steady effort to reach.

What they are checking: Whether they have the persistence the first few years of building an agency demand.

What does being in business for yourself but not by yourself mean to you in practice?

What they are checking: Whether they will use the company's training and support while still taking full ownership of results.

What would you do

How would you find your first hundred clients in a community like Burlington, Franklin or Hudson?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to tap local networks such as businesses, schools and civic groups to build a book.

A prospect tells you they already have a policy with another company and are happy. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they can respect the existing choice while offering a useful review that may earn trust later.

A longtime client asks you to backdate coverage after an accident. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on ethics and the law even when a loyal client is asking for a favor.

How would you work with COUNTRY Trust Bank Financial Advisors so your clients get full financial help?

What they are checking: Whether they see referral partnerships as a way to serve clients better and grow the relationship.

How would you balance new client growth with service for the clients you already have?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that retention drives an agency's long-term value as much as new sales.

About the work

Walk me through how you would review a client's home, auto and life coverage in one meeting.

What they are checking: Whether they can run a full needs review across lines and spot gaps without overwhelming the client.

How would you explain the difference between term and permanent life insurance to someone with no background?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the products well enough to explain them simply and match them to a real need.

What would your marketing look like in the first year, and how would you know if it was working?

What they are checking: Whether they think about cost per client and track results instead of spending without measuring.

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The full job description

As published by COUNTRY Financial Agency.

We’re looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial professionals who want to own their business and help clients prepare for life’s planned and unexpected moments with the right insurance products. COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents have the opportunity and the autonomy to build a rewarding, financially stable career while enriching lives in the communities we serve. The Career Our insurance agents take a consultative approach to grow business with existing and prospective clients. As independent contractors, they are in business for themselves but not by themselves, and they: • Diversify their income through our portfolio of property and casualty, life and health lines. • Have the flexibility to manage their schedules to balance their careers and personal interests. • Educate clients and prospects about our products and services. • Collaborate with COUNTRY Trust Bank® Financial Advisors to inform clients of our financial products and services. • Establish an office and build a staff. We Offer COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents have uncapped earning potential and: • Opportunities to earn performance-based global trips and financial rewards. • Access to continued learning and marketing resources. • Affiliation with our 100-year-old brand heritage and family-focused culture that values authenticity and integrity. • There is no buy-in required. Qualifications Successful COUNTRY Financial® Insurance Agents are: • Entrepreneurial, motivated, and goal driven. • A strong communicator with excellent business acumen. • Committed to linking your efforts with tangible rewards. • Passionate about making positive impacts in their communities. Required Licenses* • Property/Casualty State Insurance License* • Life/Health State Insurance License* Preferred Experience • Bachelor’s Degree • 2+ years of experience in the insurance and or financial services industry • 5+ years of business ownership or managerial experience About Us COUNTRY Financial® is the trade name for a collective of affiliated insurance and financial services companies. This means we have an extended family of support and a large backing. Since 1925, COUNTRY Financial has been dedicated to helping others plan for their future while also protecting what matters most to them. What started long ago as a simple commitment on Midwest farmlands has expanded to become a FORTUNE 1000 insurance and financial services organization proudly serving 19 states. Our insurance agents, financial advisors, and employees remain dedicated to serving nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as and financial services products. And our consistent AM Best A+ rating means we have the financial strength to keep the promises we make to our clients. *These licenses are not required to apply; however, the candidate’s ability to obtain these licenses is essential when a contract decision is made. COUNTRY Financial® is the marketing name for the COUNTRY Financial family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY), which include COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, and their respective subsidiaries, located in Bloomington, Illinois. Investment management, retirement, trust, and planning services provided by COUNTRY Trust Bank®. The investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment company should be carefully considered before investing. #LI-Agency

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