What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Insurance Agent position at FS Insurance Services?
Crop Insurance Agent
We’re Hiring! FS Insurance Service is a rapidly growing insurance company specializing in Property, Casualty, and Crop insurance. Our mission is to deliver valuable and tailored solutions to our broad family of customers in an environment of approachability and excellence. We are looking for a team member who is focused on delivering passionate and consistent excellence, being a great team player, and embracing a diversity of ideas.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a passion for providing solutions and high-quality service to our current and prospective farmers, growers, and ranchers. The Crop Insurance Agent is responsible for developing and maintaining new relationships and market opportunities, staying up to date with industry knowledge and trends, and keeping current with all industry regulations and educational requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and current clients
- Continuously research all facets of the agricultural industry and use that knowledge to qualify accounts by identifying marketability
- Provide clients with information on different policy and coverage options; recommend policies to clients based on their farm needs and budget
- Expand sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services
- Gather acreage reports and production histories to create accurate crop insurance policies
- Stay up to date on USDA and federal/legislative changes to insurance requirements through training or continuing education
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or related field or experience equivalent preferred
- Three (3) years of experience in crop insurance or sales of financial services
- Crop insurance license preferred; or willingness to obtain license upon employment
- Working knowledge of agriculture and financial analysis
- Excellent communication skills (in person, phone, and email)
- Ability to self-motivate – internal drive to achieve, produce, and develop
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000