Job Information
Northwest Farm Credit Services, ACA Insurance Agent in Sidney, Montana
We are in search of an Insurance Agent I, II, or III to join our Montana Lending and Insurance department in Sidney, Montana. This full-time position reports to the SVP of Insurance and is responsible for providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products and related services to customers, maintaining a high level of proactive marketing and portfolio management, and through actions, creating a positive image of organization to customers, insurance professionals and the general public.
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 Sidney, Montana is:
Level I: $63,000 - $95,000; bonus at target is 12% of salary.
Level II: $69,000 - $108,000; bonus at target is 15% of salary.
Level III: $85,000 - $135,000; bonus at target is 20% of salary.
Job Requirements
- 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 seeks 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.
Minimum Requirements
- 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
Preferred Requirements
- 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 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
- 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.
Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits
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.
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Northwest FCS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.