What does a State Farm insurance agent do?

A State Farm agent is a captive agent: the agent sells State Farm policies exclusively and cannot place business with other carriers. State Farm is the country's largest property and casualty insurer, holding about a fifth of the U.S. home and auto market. Agents earn commissions and incentives on top of salary figures; State Farm does not publish agent earnings. Becoming one involves a multi-step process that includes assessments, a credit review, a business proposal, and an internship with an established agent.