Crop Specialist Agent
Position Summary
Meet with existing and potential clients to help them understand the Multi-Peril Crop and Crop Hail Insurance program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Review existing insurance policies to determine client’s exposure and coverage options each year.
- Provide potential clients with a clear understanding of how Multi-Peril and Crop Hail Insurance work and how it can apply to them.
- Help clients complete and submit their Production Reports
- Help clients complete and submit their Acreage Reports.
- Submit claims as reported and help client understand all options available on the crop insurance programs.
- Contact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing information.
- Understand how the Multi-Peril and Crop Hail program works and notifying client of upcoming deadlines.
- Miscellaneous tasks as directed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
- Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and also writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Professionalism – Avoid business or personal activities that present a conflict of interest. Display conduct favorable to oneself, the department, and the company.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
Experience: Background in agriculture and farming practices. Be able to understand and read FSA 578 reports and maps. Some sales background helpful. Knowledge in livestock and dairy a plus.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Other: Standard driver’s license (Class D) and P & C License.
| Department | Sales |
| Status | Independent Contractor |
| Location | Statewide |
| Company | Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho |
| Rate of Pay | We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. |
| Closing Date | — |
| Positions Available | 1 |
