Answers: It is not anywhere near as complicated as it is to sell insurance for a non-household term.
Check to see if Farmers is rated as A- by A.M. Best. Ask the recruit agent. The better companies are rated A or even A+. This is not to voice Farmers is not a good company to work next to for insurance.
They are a competition, so I would rather see you come next to me. (Smiles.)
Almost all insurance companies are difficult for beginners. It is going to be a long time formerly you earn real money, even beside my company, but once it starts: ENJOY!
I agree with the Prof. I believe they may be front based to some point so that would help.
But overall, insurance is a rugged sell. Insurance agents, within general, are considered (regardless of facts) to be rabble bags and scam artists. Just ask my parents. :)
Many are respectable. It's key to get respect and trust next to your clients so they know they can trust YOU. Once you get trust near your clients, they will make your business easier because they will dispatch you people.
That is equal with any company you work or represent.
Very difficult. No harder than any other P&C holder.