Insurance Representative

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performs outside sales of crop insurance. Works with prospective clients and existing customers to explain the features and merits of policies offered, recommending the type and amount of coverage based on analyses of customers' circumstances. Quickly builds trusting relationships with prospects and existing customers.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. Works under minimum supervision. A significant degree of discretion, analysis and independent judgment is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or a related field and zero (0) to three (3) years of professional experience in an agricultural related field. Experience with insurance/underwriting of agricultural insurance products preferred. Property and Casualty Insurance license in the state of Alabama Preferred but not required. Applicants who do not possess a valid Alabama Property and Casualty license will be required to pass required testing for licensing in the first ninety days of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Compiles lists of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business. Travels to prospective client's location and explains features and merits of policies offered, recommending the type and amount of coverage based on an analysis of the prospect's circumstances.

Formulates plans to retain existing clientele, suggests additions or changes in insurance program to policyholders.

Develops long-term relationships with clients and underwriters. Serves as a liaison between the Association and insurance carriers.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Quickly build relationships with customers and referral sources. Must be able to think critically and analyze complex situations under minimal supervision. Must have a general knowledge of Agriculture and farming practices. Skill in oral and written communication; Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications. Public speaking skills preferred.

About Us

Alabama Farm Credit is an aggressively growing $1 billion Farm Credit association dedicated to the financial needs of our rural communities. In short, we help fund new ways to grow food, generate energy, access technology, and otherwise improve life in rural America. A career at Alabama Farm Credit can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. The institution is headquartered in Cullman, AL with five offices that serve the northern twenty-seven (27) counties of Alabama. We continue to serve the agricultural related needs of the two major metropolitan areas of Alabama in Birmingham and Huntsville. We also provide competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, company-funded retirement plan, "best in market" matching 401(k), and professional development programs.