Crop Insurance Agent/Commodity Broker

Northern Ag; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Northern Ag, a division of Border Bank, seeks a motivated Crop Insurance Agent/Commodity Broker in Roseau, Minnesota. The role focuses on building client relationships, developing market expertise, and growing a rewarding career within agricultural insurance and commodity marketing.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of agriculture, sales, and marketing, plus strong organizational and communication skills, with a self-motivated approach to business development and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of and experience in agriculture, insurance, sales, and/or marketing.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A self-motivated approach to developing business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a Minnesota insurance license by passing the MN agent licensing exam and the Series 3 exam within 12 months (fees paid by Northern Ag).
• Build and manage a personal crop insurance client portfolio.
• Support and service existing crop insurance customers.
• Develop and expand a commodity marketing client base.
• Assist current marketing clients with risk management and marketing needs.
• Prepare and distribute weekly analytical market assessments for clients.
• Support local advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

Northern Ag a division of Border Bank is seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Crop Insurance Agent/Commodity Broker to join our team in Roseau, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an agricultural background who is interested in building client relationships, developing market expertise, and growing a rewarding career.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• General knowledge of and experience in agriculture, insurance, sales, and/or marketing.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A self-motivated approach to developing business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Obtain a Minnesota insurance license by successfully passing the MN agent licensing exam and the Series 3 exam to become a licensed AP (broker) within the first 12 months of employment (all licensing fees paid by Northern Ag).
• Building and managing a personal crop insurance client portfolio.
• Supporting and servicing existing crop insurance customers.
• Developing and expanding a commodity marketing client base.
• Assisting current marketing clients with their risk management and marketing needs.
• Preparing and distributing weekly analytical market assessments for clients.
• Supporting local advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Northern Ag and Border Bank offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Wellness Benefit
• Education Assistance