Insurance Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit•Sunnyside, WA

7h•$60,000 - $110,400•Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is seeking an Insurance Analyst I or Insurance Analyst II to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department. This full-time position, located in Pasco or Sunnyside, Washington, reports to the VP, Insurance Underwriting. The role is responsible for providing sound, accurate, and timely crop insurance products and services to AgWest customers. AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative serving farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other rural clients across the Western United States, with a history spanning over 100 years as part of the Farm Credit System.

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
Working knowledge of FCIC regulations and procedures, including legal terminology
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain insurance policies and procedures

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.
This may include joining or actively supporting appropriate organizations and civic groups and actively participating in sponsored events and programs.
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.