Nebraska Marketing Representative

Farmers-Alliance-Mutual-Insurance-C; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers-Alliance-Mutual-Insurance-C is seeking a qualified professional to manage agency appointments, cancellations and the book of business in Kansas. You will collaborate with agents and departments to optimize coverage, pricing, and risk decisions within underwriting parameters.

The role emphasizes training agents on Farmers Alliance rating products, maintaining the agency book, and collecting delinquent accounts while supporting state teams and conferences.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; insurance knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on desirability of business and diversification of agency business.
• Appointment and cancellation of agents and manage agency book of business.
• Assist underwriting procedures and facilitate relations between departments and agents.
• Meet with prospective and current customers with agents to recommend coverage and pricing.
• Train agents on Farmers Alliance rating products and technology.
• Collect delinquent agency accounts and handle final audits.
• Support conventions, agency schools and sales meetings.
• Gather information for rate changes and commissions; support state team meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SUMMARY:Perform all functions relating to the agency appointment, cancellation and book of business management processes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMust make decisions relative to desirability of business and diversification of agency business.Appointment and cancellation of agents.Assist agent with underwriting procedures and carry out public relations between departments of the company and agents. This duty may include meeting with prospective and current customers with the agent to recommend coverage, help establish limits of protection and price the product, as well as making the decision on the acceptability of the risk to the company. The individual's performance will be partially gauged on the profitability of the business individually underwritten by them as well as the results of the territory.Train agents on all Farmers Alliance rating products and technology.Assist agents in management and control of company/agency book business.Collect delinquent agency accounts and additional premiums on final audits returned.Assist in the arrangements and preparations for conventions.Assist in holding agency schools and agency sales meetings.Gather information for analysis of rate changes, commissions, etc. from agents and/or competitors.Facilitate State Team meetings and responsibilities.Assist with special assigned tasks.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESSelf-motivated and customer focused.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Advanced computer skills are required.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, company manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Must have a valid Driver’s License.EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree preferred. Candidates with previous insurance industry experience at a professional level, with a history of formal insurance education may be considered.Knowledge of property casualty insurance marketing, claims, underwriting, bonds and accounting concepts is preferred.Insurance courses as directed by the supervisor.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.