We are seeking a Crop Insurance Specialist/Sr Crop Insurance Specialist to join our team in the Valley City, ND office.

In this role, you will proactively deliver a variety of customer-focused insurance products and services to ensure satisfaction and retention of current customers and attract new customers. You will also develop and maintain expertise in various insurance products and provide processing and technical training/direction to branch staff in insurance. Current crop insurance license and experience are preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If you are a team player; have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, finance, or related field, or have experience working with farmers and ranchers in a sales environment; and have excellent analytical and communication skills, apply today, and GROW your career with AgCountry!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of and expertise in all insurance products available from AgCountry, plus all related AgCountry eligibility regulations, to provide solutions that effectively integrate AgCountry insurance products and services in a customized package designed to meet customer needs and behaviors.
• Using a consultative sales method, collaborates with loan officers to sell the AgCountry integrated package of financial services – specializing in insurance – to new and existing customers.
• Ensures all technical aspects of insurance processing and tracking, both internally and externally, are completed timely, accurately, and in compliance with all policies and procedures. Communicates effectively with branch insurance operations regarding customer relations and other issues that may surface. Refers difficult and unusual situations to insurance leaders for further direction. Provides backup to other insurance specialists, as assigned. Acts as liaison between insurance companies and branch staff.
• Provides technical training and direction for branch insurance product processing. Responsible for maintaining branch technical competence in all phases of insurance product processing.
• Contributes to AgCountry overall level of knowledge concerning insurance through formal and informal training and interaction with other staff on the branch and association levels. Serves as an AgCountry resource for all insurance programs. Collaborates with VP & SVP Insurance, VP Insurance and Customer Education or Insurance Operations Specialists on association training programs. May serve on multiple AgCountry standing and temporary committees.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, agribusiness, or related field; or equivalent work-related experience
• One to two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of farming operations, the agriculture industry, finance, and economics
• Knowledge of risk management, the insurance industry, and relevant insurance products and services
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills
• Listening, verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Time management and personal management skills
• Ability to work with others and embrace teamwork.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 20%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current crop insurance agent license with strong working knowledge of products.
• Five to ten years of related experience.

Check out these amazing benefits you’ll get as an AgCountry employee:

• Family friendly work environment
• A company focus on employee development, career growth, and education
• New employees start with 3 weeks of vacation per year (increases over time)
• All employees earn 15 days of sick leave per year
• Time off also includes 12.5 paid company holidays
• We’re proud of our industry leading 401k employer contribution up to 9% (3% fixed, 6% matching)
• Annual bonus pay opportunity
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Employer paid logo clothing program
• Fitness reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs

Application Deadline: 5/6/2024, 7PM CST

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,015.55 - $48,190.77 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Valley City, ND: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person