Insurance Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit; Nampa (ID); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join their Idaho Lending and Insurance department. This full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule and is focused on delivering high-quality insurance products to a diverse clientele. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry regulations. With competitive salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off: 15 Vacation Days

Paid Sick Leave: 15 Days

11 Holidays and 3 Volunteer Days

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance or general office functions is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather customer information to complete applications and reports.
• Maintain accurate databases and comply with regulations.
• Assist with clerical duties and support customer interactions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Data Integrity Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

AgWest Farm Creditis a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Insurance Specialist I or Insurance Specialist II to join our Idaho Lending and Insurance department in Nampa, Idaho. This full-time position reports to the Director, Operations and is accountable for assisting with providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products and related services to customers.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Nampa, Idaho is:

Level I: $39,000 - $56,400; bonus at target is 6% of salary.

Level II: $43,100 - $64,600; bonus at target is 6% of salary.

Job Requirements

• Gather customer/applicant information and other supporting data in person, by phone, or in writing in order to complete required applications, documents or reports.
• Accurately key and adjust verified customer information for review and action by agent or others.
• Monitor follow-up requirements in assigned areas.
• Comply with appropriate regulations and procedures in completion of applications, forms, documents and reports.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing correspondence and documents, establishing and maintaining files, verbally answering the telephone and taking messages as required.
• Assist in maintaining a high degree of data integrity by maintaining accurate databases.
• Maintain industry knowledge through ongoing crop insurance educational training and seminars.
• Effectively work with customers, outside parties and colleagues.
• Adhere to appropriate counterparty and vendor management protocols as described in company procedures.
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Insurance or general office function experience
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• 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, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.