Crop Insurance Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit•Glasgow, MT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is seeking a Crop Insurance Analyst I or II to join their Montana Lending and Insurance department in Glasgow. This full-time position reports to the SVP, Insurance and is responsible for providing accurate and timely crop insurance products and services to customers. The role involves leading the procurement of customer information, evaluating production data, reconciling acreage, and educating customers on crop insurance programs. The analyst will also ensure compliance with regulations, maintain state agent licenses, and collaborate with internal teams and external agents to manage policy administration and resolve issues. The position also entails representing AgWest's values and mission and cross-selling products to meet customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or ag-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain insurance policies and procedures
Appropriate State Insurance Agent license(s) must be obtained within six months of assuming the role
Knowledge of agricultural practices and crop and livestock production
Generally, requires one to three years’ experience in insurance, agriculture, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Farm Credit policies and procedures, eligibility requirements and products
Working knowledge of FCIC regulations and procedures, including legal terminology
Understanding of the local insurance industry and agricultural markets

Responsibilities

Lead procurement of production, acreage, crop, and insured entity information from current and prospective customers.
Obtain supporting documentation needed to perform each crop insurance servicing action throughout the crop cycle.
May travel to rural areas to conduct customer meetings at place of business.
Evaluate customer production information from various sources, including farm management records, third-party documentation, sales receipts, loss adjuster production worksheets and tax records.
Reconcile customer acreage information, FSA 578s, farm plans, and maps to federal crop insurance acreage forms to ensure accurate policies can be created and issued.
Interpret program requirements and determine adequate completion.
Develop and maintain confidence by educating customers on the crop insurance programs and options available.
Effectively communicate rates, fees, terms and timeframes.
Comply with internal, federal, and insurance company documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Maintain state agent’s license through required continuing educational training/seminars.
As an active member of the account team, lead aspects of the customer relationship and coordinate with insurance agents, specialists and other staff to ensure effective and accurate policy administration.
Work with other insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect the producer’s insurance coverage.
Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences.
Collaborate with other teams in the organization to make referrals and cross-sell products to meet customer needs.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.
AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all-staff or team meetings not included in the standard travel requirements for the role.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
Paid days off annually: 15 vacation, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!
Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.
Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.
Home office stipend