Crop Insurance Specialist/Sr Crop Insurance Specialist
FULL_TIME
Job Title
Crop Insurance Specialist/Sr Crop Insurance Specialist
Crop Insurance Specialist/Sr Crop Insurance Specialist Valley City, ND office. 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 experienceOne to two years of related experience.Knowledge of farming operations, the agriculture industry, finance, and economicsKnowledge of risk management, the insurance industry, and relevant insurance products and servicesAttention to detail and analytical skills.Organizational skillsListening, verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skillsTime management and personal management skillsAbility 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
• Employer paid logo clothing program
• Fitness reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs
Closes 5/6/2024 7pm CST
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