Crop Insurance Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit•Sunnyside, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is seeking a Crop Insurance Specialist I or II to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department in Sunnyside. This full-time position reports to the Director, Operations and is accountable for assisting with providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products and related services to customers. AgWest is a member-owned financial cooperative serving a seven-state territory in the Western United States, and is part of the Farm Credit System.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Strong organizational and customer service skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Insurance or general office function experience
Appropriate State Insurance Agent license(s) must be obtained within three months of assuming the role

Responsibilities

Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest.
Effectively work with customers, outside parties and colleagues.
Gather customer/applicant information and other supporting data in person, by phone, or in writing in order to complete required applications, documents or reports.
Accurately key and adjust verified customer information for review and action by agent or others.
Monitor follow-up requirements in assigned areas.
Comply with appropriate regulations and procedures in completion of applications, forms, documents and reports.
Perform clerical duties such as typing correspondence and documents, establishing and maintaining files, verbally answering the telephone and taking messages as required.
Assist in maintaining a high degree of data integrity by maintaining accurate databases.
Maintain industry knowledge through ongoing crop insurance educational training and seminars.
Adhere to appropriate counterparty and vendor management protocols as described in company procedures.
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)
15 vacation days annually
15 sick days annually
12 holidays annually
3 volunteer days annually
401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Jeans are welcome at work every day
Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure
Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.