Company Overview:
As a SelectQuote franchise owner, individuals operate an independent local agency backed by the strength of a trusted national brand. This opportunity combines proven systems and support with a personalized, community-focused approach to insurance.
Franchise owners are responsible for building and growing their agency with integrity, accountability, and a focus on long-term success, while delivering tailored coverage solutions and reliable service to their clients.
About the Role:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business Development and Client Acquisition: Proactively drive agency growth by identifying, developing, and securing new clients through lead generation, community networking, and professional referral partnerships.
- Team Leadership and Management: Recruit, hire, train, coach, and manage a team of licensed sales staff to ensure high performance, adherence to sales targets, and professional development.
- Strategic and Financial Planning: Formulate comprehensive annual business plans, manage agency budgets, oversee financial reporting, and execute market penetration strategies within the assigned territory.
- Operational Oversight and Compliance: Manage all daily agency logistics, including payroll processing, maintenance of an approved physical office location, and ensuring strict compliance with all state regulatory requirements and franchisor operational guidelines.
- Client Relationship Management: Conduct thorough fact-finding appointments to accurately assess client insurance needs, present optimal coverage solutions, and provide continuous, high-quality client service to maximize policy retention rates.
- Brand and Standards Adherence: Maintain the integrity of the SelectQuote brand by consistently adhering to all marketing standards and prescribed operational procedures to deliver a unified and excellent customer experience.
- Leverage the SelectQuote Technology: Use our technology to enhance your business performance.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Licensing: Must possess or be prepared to immediately obtain insurance licenses in the operating state(s).
- Capital Investment: Evidence of $100-200K in working capital, $300-400k net worth with $100K liquid, is required to cover initial startup costs, office infrastructure, and necessary working capital for the initial operational phase.
- Background Screening: Successful completion of all mandatory criminal, credit, and financial background screenings.
- Experience: A demonstrated background in sales, business ownership, leadership, or operations management is highly preferred. An insurance background is helpful.
- Physical Location: Ability to secure, set up, and maintain a dedicated, branded office space approved by the franchisor within the designated territory.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- New Business Production: Total volume and premium value of new policies written within a specified period.
- Client Retention Rate: The percentage of existing clients who successfully renew their policies year-over-year.
- Cross-Sell Ratio: The success rate of selling multiple product lines to individual clients or share of household.
- Agency Profitability: Effective management of operational expenses relative to total commission and bonus revenue.
(Estimated Income Potential: $500,000–$1,000,000+ annually, depending on sales performance, business growth, and market factors. Earnings are not guaranteed.)