Crop Insurance Agent

American Federal Banker; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as they expand into crop insurance. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a new line of business within a respected, employee-owned financial institution. You will be responsible for building relationships with customers, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. If you have a passion for agriculture and a proven sales record, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in business or agriculture required.
• Sales experience in crop insurance with proven performance record.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with crop insurance customers and provide expert advice.
• Responsible for sales and service of multi-peril crop insurance products.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relations

Communication skills

Knowledge of agriculture

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player skills

Motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, agriculture, or related field

Tools

Insurance License (MN and ND)

Insurance License (SD preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Crookston - Crookston, MN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Are you a successful agent looking to be an early difference maker with a long-established, employee-owned regional financial institution? American Federal is adding crop insurance to our offerings and are looking for highly motivated individuals to get in on the ground floor of this new line of business. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right people looking to experience the benefits of true employee ownership with a company that has been named one of the top 100 ag lenders in America. If this is you, apply today!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Build relationships with crop insurance customers and prospects, providing advice and expertise in support of the American Federal Sales Process.
• Responsible for sales and service of multi-peril crop insurance, crop hail, and named peril products to customers and customer prospects.
• Seek out ways to help customers find solutions to achieve their goals utilizing the full array of insurance products. Continually seeks to increase knowledge of insurance products and services, operational systems/processes, and industry trends.
• Ensure complete and accurate paperwork is submitted.
• Review applications, policy changes, production reports, and acreage reports before submitting.
• Gather missing information, resolve inconsistencies to ensure coverage continuation and avoid late penalties.
• Operate within Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC).
• Follow established policies and procedures and comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Conduct business with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in business, agriculture, or a related field.
• Insurance License
  • MN and ND required
  • SD preferred
• Sales experience in multi-peril, crop hail, and named peril products with a proven performance record.
• Strong knowledge of agriculture.
• Highly motivated and able to perform without direct supervision.
• Excellent customer relations, interpersonal, communication, organizational, delegation, and team player skills.
• Ability and desire to obtain knowledge of the full array of financial services, operational systems/processes, industry trends, etc. necessary to deliver American Federal Sales Process.

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American Federal Insurance Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Affirmative Action Employer

Including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities