begin the career of your dreams.

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1 begin the career of your dreams.

2 You have dreams. everyone does. You know in your heart the kind of person you want to be. The kind of life you want to live. Turn that dream into a reality. And if your dream involves caring about community, keeping promises and being in a position to really help people, then you and American Family Insurance would make a great team a great protector of dreams team. As an agent, you ll get to know the people in your community like family, and guide them toward the right insurance choices so that should the worst happen, those same people could live their lives with dreams intact. That s just a glimpse of what life is like as an American Family agent. There are plenty of rewards both tangible and intangible. Read on to see how they match up with your dreams for a meaningful career. Agency management As an independent contractor and manager of your own agency, you are responsible for your agency s sales and growth. But you won t have to do it alone. You ll have the ability to hire your own staff. You ll work in partnership with your agency sales manager to meet strategic business goals you set. And you ll have the support of over 7,000 corporate employees and the backing of a company with more than $17 billion in assets. And speaking of assets, with American Family you won t need to buy in or purchase a book of business to get started. Earning Potential and rewards With motivation, hard work and a commitment to success, your agency can provide a great income for you and your family. As an agent, you are paid based on new policies and renewals of existing policies. You can also increase your sales and income by offering your customers additional insurance products an advantage of the American Family Insurance multi-line offering. The great service you provide can translate into additional referral business from your policyholders. Training and Ongoing Education Before opening the doors to your agency, you ll receive industry-leading training from our award-winning Education Department. Our comprehensive and time-tested New Agent Training Program provides up-to-date product knowledge along with training on the skills you ll use every day to build your agency business including prospecting and sales, customer service and business management. After training, you ll work with your agency sales manager to hone and enhance your skills and launch a successful business. We think it is critical you have support, and we give you that. Agent Recognition J.D. Power and Associates have uncovered what s truly important to people as they purchase and use insurance. The Distinguished Insurance Agency award, presented by J.D. Power and Associates, is awarded to American Family agents who offer their customers An Outstanding Insurance Experience. So that you re never left guessing how best to serve your customers. Meeting your sales and business goals will impact your income and can result in special recognition and rewards as well. Our agents celebrate their success through numerous incentives, including exciting travel opportunities, diamond rings and cash awards, to name just a few. 2 3

3 how you can get started. Our agent selection process is designed to help you evaluate an agency career while simultaneously allowing American Family to assess your skills and abilities. If at any time during the process you feel agency management is not for you, you may withdraw from the process without any obligations. That said, our goal is to match outstanding individuals with our agency opportunities. Keep in mind you are not simply applying for a job an American Family Insurance agency is an opportunity to manage your own business with the backing of a stable, growing and respected company. We hope you ll consider the challenge. 7 Steps to Becoming an Agent 1. Complete an online application at amfamagencycareer.com. 2. Speak with a recruiter. A recruiter will contact you so you can learn more about what an American Family Insurance agent career involves. 3. Complete the screening process. This consists of credit, background and motor vehicle report checks, as well as an assessment of your skills. 4. Talk with an agency sales manager. You will be asked to interview with an agency sales manager to help determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you and for American Family Insurance. 5. Learn about our products. You will receive some basic training materials and have an opportunity to learn about American Family s products. You may also have an opportunity to practice generating sales leads. 6. Take licensing exams. You will be asked to obtain property, casualty, life and health licenses. Preparing for these exams requires a commitment of time as well as some exam fees. 7. Launch your agency. After successfully completing these steps, you are appointed as an American Family Insurance agent. how we ll support your dream. We believe agents are a critical connection to our customers. When you choose to join our company, we re committed to helping you succeed. Want to Ease In? Consider Our Agent-In-Training Program As an Agent-In-Training (AIT), you receive on-the-job training with pay from highly successful agents while you work as an employee of American Family. A blend of learning, practice and real-world application, this program combines current technologies and tried-and-true techniques to provide a complete learning experience along with a consistent income. With American Family, in as little as one to two years you may be ready to run your own agency and to enjoy all the benefits that come with it. Professional Development We offer continuous training, in the field as well as at state offices and at our National Headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, to help you improve your sales skills and product knowledge. We also encourage participation in industry courses and reimburse the costs of some of these courses upon successful completion. New agents engage in a variety of learning opportunities, including: Classroom interaction Virtual customer simulations Role-play Online coursework Management coaching Day-in-the-Life simulated environments Financial Support Once you re ready to start your own agency, you ll work with your agency sales manager to determine a finance plan to help support you as you build your business. Technical Support Our staff of experienced underwriters, claims professionals and services personnel are available to help you, and the company provides you with the technical tools you need along with excellent technical support. We re even there for your policyholders when you can t be, through our round-the-clock customer care center, 365 days a year. 4 5

4 see yourself with american family. If you feel good about who we are our culture, values and history chances are you ll feel right at home with American Family. Our Family at a Glance We ve been around since Though we started small offering only auto insurance in Wisconsin we now sell multiple products and have a strong track record of growth. American Family Insurance offers auto, home, life and annuities, health, business, and farm and ranch insurance. Simply put, all your protection under one roof. Our customer relationships have helped us build a strong and stable company with more than $5 billion in policyholder equity. We re a mutual company. That means our customers and owners are one and the same. Success Stories American Family Insurance agents and Agents-In-Training come from diverse backgrounds with a range of life and professional experience. And since different agents have different dreams about what it means to have a fulfilling career, the rewards come from different places as well whether it s helping customers through difficult times, meeting the challenge of being their own boss or taking an active role in their communities. As you consider whether applying for an agent opening or going through the Agent-In-Training Program is right for you, read more about what keeps our agents going day after day, at amfamagencycareer.com. 6 7

5 begin the career of your dreams. As long as people drive cars, have homes and property, marry, work, raise families and dream insurance is essential. The prospects are literally everywhere, and you have the opportunity to protect the quality of their lives by guiding them to the right kinds and levels of insurance. To begin your career as an American Family Insurance agent, apply online at amfamagencycareer.com. American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Family Insurance Company Home Office Madison, WI AD / To learn more about current opportunities with American Family Insurance, scan the code to the right.