Associate Crop Insurance Specialist

About the role

Our Crop Insurance Agents assist in the development and implementation of crop insurance sales plans and provide technical guidance and product support to the Customer Teams in assigned regions. The incumbent may also conduct individual and group product educational demonstrations.

A typical day includes working closely with our team of agents and processors, our producers, and the insurance companies we work with. Responsibilities involve farm visits, educating producers on risk management options, building and servicing policies, mapping fields, auditing current policies, and engaging in community and agricultural events.

• Provides accurate and timely data entry into customer database and insurance software programs and scans documentation per requirements.
• Assists Crop Insurance Specialists in the collection of delinquent premiums through letters and phone contact.
• Works closely with other Technicians and Specialists to achieve reporting deadlines, both APH and acreage reporting.
• Compiles and produces reports, statements, or other tracking information.
• Files insurance documents.
• Maintains knowledge of crop insurance products.

About GreenStone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers—ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses—provides employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure offers exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level, making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Our Core Four values steer everything we do: Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get Involved, and Do the Right Thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. GreenStone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in business, agriculture, finance, or related majors is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in agriculture or the insurance field with an agriculture background.
• Must acquire and maintain an insurance license for crop insurance sales and meet all State and Federal annual requirements.
• 40-50% daytime travel within assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance principles and practices, insurance processing, and servicing activities.
• Knowledge of appropriate insurance regulations.

Benefits

GreenStone empowers employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company. Our outstanding Total Rewards package includes:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, and more.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance.
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs.
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement.
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit-eligible employees.