Crop Insurance Agent
About The Position
We are excited for you to apply to our Crop Insurance Agent position in Ionia or Grand Rapids. 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 $16 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 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
- Degree in business, agriculture, finance or related majors is preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance principles and practices, insurance processing and servicing activities is desired.
- Knowledge of appropriate insurance regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of crop insurance sales plans.
- Provide technical guidance and product support to Customer Teams in assigned regions.
- Conduct individual and group product educational demonstrations.
- Provide quality sales and service to specialty crop growers all over Michigan.
- Work closely with a team of agents and processors, producers, and insurance companies.
- Conduct farm visits.
- Educate producers on the best risk management options for their farm.
- Build new policies and service renewals.
- Map producer's orchards.
- Audit current policies.
- Be engaged through community and agricultural events.
Benefits
- 15 vacation days
- 12 sick days
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
