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Commercial Insurance Producer

Farragut, TN | Full-Time | In-Office During Ramp-Up (Hybrid Available Once Established) $50,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission | Realistic Year 1 Earnings: $140,000+ | Top Producers: $200,000+

About Archer Insurance Agency

Archer Insurance Agency is an established independent brokerage with offices in Farragut, TN (primary) and Westlake Village, CA. We carry roughly $15M in total premium across a hybrid book — independent brokerage with multi-carrier access, plus a captive relationship. Our commercial book is approximately 80% independent and 20% captive.

We are owner-operated, growing, and actively building out our commercial division. The role we are filling is the cornerstone hire for that growth.

The Role

Title: Commercial Insurance Producer

Reports To: Ryan Archer, Owner

Location: 161 West End Ave, Farragut, TN

Work Arrangement: In-office during ramp-up period; hybrid opportunities available once established

Employment Type: Full-Time W-2

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $50,000

• Commission: Uncapped, paid monthly

  • 50% of agency commission on new business and cross-sells

  • 10% reduction on marketing-generated leads

  • 25% on rewrites

• Realistic Year 1 total compensation: $140,000+

• Top performers: $200,000+

• Benefits: 401(k) with 3% non-elective employer contribution after 1 year, 2 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, Monday–Friday schedule

What The Producer Will Work With

• Established inbound commercial lead pipeline

• Cross-sell opportunities from a large existing personal lines book

• Marketing-generated leads delivered consistently

• Multi-carrier independent brokerage platform

• Dedicated commercial CSR and renewals support (no service responsibilities for the producer)

• CRM, carrier portals, and full back-office infrastructure in place

This is not a cold-start role. The producer walks into existing opportunity and infrastructure.

Production Expectations

• Minimum: $50,000/month written premium (floor)

• Goal: $100,000/month average written premium

• Mix: Approximately 75% supported pipeline (inbound + cross-sell + marketing leads), 25% self-generated through referrals, networking, and outreach

Must-Haves

• Active Tennessee Property & Casualty license

• 2+ years of commercial insurance production experience (preferred), OR strong personal lines production track record with verifiable results and demonstrated commercial aptitude

• Proven sales results — specific numbers, not just titles

• Self-directed, comfortable owning a pipeline

• Strong communicator who can build trust with business owners

• Local to East Tennessee or willing to commute to Farragut

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing BOP, GL, Workers' Comp, Umbrella, Commercial Auto

• Background at an independent agency or carrier with multi-market access

• Track record of building referral partnerships (CPAs, bankers, attorneys)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Existing commercial book of business (not required)

• Multi-state licensing or willingness to obtain

Cultural Fit

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is genuinely motivated by performance and uncapped income

• Treats the business like an owner, not a clock-puncher

• Communicates proactively, especially when things go wrong

• Can take direct feedback without becoming defensive

• Wants to build a long-term career, not job-hop in 18 months

We Are NOT Looking For Someone Who:

• Wants a service or account management role

• Requires constant direction to perform

• Is unwilling to participate in prospecting activities

• Is primarily motivated by base salary stability

• Has a pattern of frequent job changes without clear justification

Disqualifiers (Hard Stops)

• No active Property & Casualty license and no clear path to obtain one quickly

• No commercial insurance experience or relevant production background

• Inability to verify production claims with specific performance metrics

• Pattern of missed commitments during the recruiting process

• Negotiation behavior that continually escalates after accommodations have been made

Hiring Process

1. Initial 30-minute screening call with Ryan Archer

2. Personality and cognitive assessment

3. In-person interview with the Tennessee team in Farragut

4. Reference checks (minimum of two former managers)

5. Background check and license verification

6. Employment offer

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious commercial insurance professional seeking a platform with existing opportunities, strong infrastructure, dedicated support, and substantial income potential, we encourage you to apply.

Join Archer Insurance Agency and help build the future of our commercial division while growing your own long-term success.