Associate Crop Insurance Specialist

GreenStone Farm Credit Services•Adrian, MI

About The Position

We are excited for you to apply to our Associate Crop Insurance Agent position in Adrian Our Crop Insurance Agents also 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 be asked to conduct individual and group product educational demonstrations. Get to know GreenStone Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, 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. Culture Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, 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. What can we offer you? GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company. GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to: 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, etc. $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 Day in the life of an Associate Crop Insurance Specialist: We work as a team to provide quality sales and service to our row crop growers. A typical day includes working close with our team of agents and processors, our producers, and the insurance companies that we write with. It often involves farm visits, educating producers on the best risk management options for their farm, building new policies and servicing renewals, mapping producer's fields, auditing current policies, and being engaged through community and agricultural events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in business, agriculture, finance or related majors is preferred.
1+ years of experience in the agriculture or in 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides accurate and timely data entry into customer database and insurance software programs and scans documentation per requirements of both GreenStone and insurance companies.
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.