AVP/VP Crop Insurance

About the role

The Assistant Vice President/Vice President, Crop Insurance sells and services crop insurance policies while educating and providing value-added services to members and promotes Farm Credit Illinois to enhance marketplace awareness and member experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and generate new business by actively engaging in the agricultural community, developing referral sources, and participating in industry and member events.
• Grow the crop insurance portfolio by identifying sales opportunities, developing risk management strategies, and recommending crop insurance solutions tailored to member needs.
• Educate producers on crop insurance products, risk management practices, and agricultural programs while serving as a trusted resource.
• Manage a portfolio of crop insurance policies by maintaining accurate applications, acreage reports, endorsements, production reports, and other policy documentation.
• Provide proactive claim support by identifying potential claim situations, guiding members through the claims process, and monitoring claim outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely policy administration by reviewing documents for compliance, utilizing technology and CRM tools, and coordinating with processing teams.
• Maintain expertise in crop insurance products, market conditions, industry trends, and federal and state agricultural programs through ongoing education and professional development.

Requirements

• Knowledge of crop insurance products, risk management principles, and agricultural production practices.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze member needs and recommend appropriate risk management solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members, producers, and business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Assistant Vice President level: No prior experience required.
• Vice President level: Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales or an ag-related field.
• Valid crop insurance license required within three months from time of hire.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.