AVP/VP Crop Insurance

Farm Credit Illinois, ACA•Effingham, IL

3d•$68,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by more than 17,400 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholders in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st® country life lending. FCI manages an $8 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs approximately 300 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices. The U.S. Farm Credit System is a network of locally owned cooperatives supporting rural communities, farm families, and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services today and tomorrow.

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.
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 licensed required within three months from time of hire
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

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.