Farm Account Executive

Patriot Growth Insurance Services and Partner Agencies • Minot, ND

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Agency is the largest independent property and casualty (P&C) insurance agency in the North Dakota and South Dakota region. Founded in 1976, Western has 10 offices offering insurance coverage and providing risk management strategies to trusted clients in the farm ranch, crop and agricultural sector, as well as the business communities including contractors, oil & gas, trucking, construction, habitational and others. Western Agency Inc is a partner agency of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, a privately held national insurance services broker ranked 24 th largest broker in the U.S. as of December 2024. Western Agency is seeking motivated and self- starting individuals who excel in an independent environment. This position affords a chance to develop a long-range career, learning and expanding industry and workplace skills via a team approach. This is a full-time position working in our office located in Minot, ND.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in a business-related field is preferred
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on account management, risk management, and/or production/sales
• An active P&C Insurance license
• Prior insurance sales and leadership experience working with top-tier clientele and large clients
• Strong understanding of risk management principles
• Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding clients unique needs, and providing customized insurance solutions
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong organizational skills and project management abilities
• Ability to analyze complex scenarios and develop solutions for clients
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed (minimal)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in future

Nice To Haves

• Farm P&C experience preferred.
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) certificate is also preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting producers in selling new policies and management of renewals
• Service existing accounts: Bills, changes, claims, quoting, application, work with underwriters, review/renew coverages for existing accounts.
• Policy analysis.
• Quoting all lines.
• Submission of applications to companies
• Submissions of claims to companies.
• Input of all data in agency database.
• Certificates of insurance and binders of insurance.
• Schedule presentations, delivery, and renewal appointments for producers.
• Answering a variety of customer & coverage questions
• Responding to underwriter inquires.
• Building effective underwriter & customer relationships.
• Continually read and advance your knowledge of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level