Insurance Agent

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to various agricultural sectors. They are seeking an Insurance Agent I, II, or III to deliver high-quality insurance products and services while maintaining proactive marketing and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Market and sell insurance products by communicating with and receiving information from customers in the office and off-site
• Actively solicit sales from referral sources, including internal staff
• May also develop sales leads from direct mail campaigns, lists and telemarketing
• Establish rapport with and develop and maintain confidence of customers and other related professionals by educating customers on the crop insurance processes effectively communicating rates, fees, terms and time frames with the customer; consistently meeting timeframe and product expectations; and following through to ensure the customer and others are satisfied with the service and final product
• Gather needed information through interviews in person, by phone, or using the Internet
• Read and understand production information from various sources including, but not limited to, customer records and tax records
• Comply with Federal and Approved Insurance Provider (AIP) documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Maintain State Agent’s License through required continuing educational training/seminars
• Work with insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect producer’s insurance coverage
• Communicate proactively to ensure excellent customer service and seek to ensure profitability of assigned portfolio
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose, and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences. This may include joining or actively supporting appropriate organizations and civic groups and actively participating in sponsored events and programs
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business or ag-related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to market, sell, and effectively negotiate terms on behalf of organization, both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of the local insurance industry and agricultural markets
• Ability to complete all requirements for appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses
• Native or bilingual (professional) Spanish language proficiency required. Must be capable of working entirely in this language, including complex, technical, or nuanced conversations
• Knowledge of agricultural practices and crop and livestock production
• Knowledge of Farm Credit policies and procedures, eligibility requirements and products
• Working knowledge of FCIC regulations and procedures, including legal terminology
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain insurance policies and procedures
• Appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

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