In the Farmers Insurance – Insurance Sales & Agency Operations SkillBridge internship, participants will gain hands‑on experience in insurance licensing, sales fundamentals, client relationship development, and the foundational operational workflows of a Farmers agency. During this 18‑week program, delivered in‑person, hybrid, or fully remote across the state of Iowa, interns follow a structured occupational training plan that includes dual Iowa insurance licensing (Property & Casualty; Life & Health), product and compliance coursework through the University of Farmers, supervised quoting and CRM system training, structured sales‑process role‑plays, marketing or recruiting specialization modules, community engagement planning, lead‑management practice, and agency branding and outreach development.Interns receive weekly mentor‑guided coaching, complete practical exercises in client/candidate communications, participate in observed sales or recruiting simulations, and develop an ownership‑oriented capstone project such as a Marketing Plan or Recruiting Strategy designed to serve as a foundational section of a future agency business plan. Throughout the internship, participants gain exposure to the operational components of running a Farmers agency—including retention practices, compliant communication standards, workflow organization, basic financial concepts, local prospecting methods, and customer‑service expectations.This program prepares transitioning service members for licensed insurance sales roles, agency operations support positions, and long‑term advancement into Farmers agency ownership pathways. The SkillBridge experience leverages the discipline, communication skills, and leadership qualities of service members while providing real‑world insurance industry training, professional development, dual licensure, and a clear pathway into competitive civilian employment within Iowa’s Farmers Insurance agency network.

The Farmers Insurance – Insurance Sales & Agency Operations SkillBridge Internship provides transitioning service members with structured, hands‑on training in insurance sales, client engagement, and core agency operational workflows within the Farmers Insurance Iowa District. During this 18‑week internship, delivered in-person, hybrid, or remote, participants support daily agency functions that ensure compliant sales practices, strong customer service, and efficient operational performance. Interns complete dual licensing preparation for Iowa Property & Casualty and Life & Health, receive sales‑process and systems training through the University of Farmers and Team Iowa Bootcamp, and engage in supervised quoting, CRM workflow tasks, structured sales role‑plays, outreach planning, and practical exercises focused on client pipeline management. Depending on their specialization track, interns also gain experience in marketing execution, digital content planning, community event strategies, recruiting workflows, employment branding, candidate sourcing, and structured interviewing. Training further includes reviewing product guidelines, compliance standards, communication scripts, agency branding practices, retention fundamentals, and workflow organization essential for modern agency operations. By the end of the program, participants complete an ownership‑oriented capstone project—either a Marketing Plan or Recruiting Strategy—designed to support future agency growth and readiness for leadership pathways. This internship prepares service members for licensed insurance sales roles, agency operations support positions, and long‑term advancement into Farmers agency ownership career tracks by providing real‑world industry training, professional development, and a direct pathway into competitive civilian employment throughout Iowa’s Farmers Insurance network.

Eligible participants must be able to obtain Iowa insurance licensure, which requires successfully passing a background check consistent with the Iowa Insurance Division and Farmers Insurance policies. Because the internship includes supervised client‑communication simulations, sales‑process role‑plays, CRM workflow training, and professional outreach exercises, participants must demonstrate strong verbal communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to engage ethically with clients and community members.