Insurance Agent Lewiston

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are searching for an Insurance Agent I, II, or III to join our Idaho Lending and Insurance department in Lewiston, Idaho. This full-time position reports to the Senior Vice President, Insurance and is responsible for providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products, and related services to customers, maintaining a high level of proactive marketing and portfolio management, and creating a positive image of the organization to customers, insurance professionals and the general public.

• Market and sell insurance products by communicating with and receiving information from customers in the office and off-site.
• Actively solicit sales from referral sources, including internal staff, and develop sales leads from direct mail campaigns, lists and telemarketing.
• Establish rapport with and maintain confidence of customers and other related professionals by educating customers on the crop insurance processes and effectively communicating rates, fees, terms and time frames; consistently meet product expectations and follow through to ensure satisfaction.
• Gather needed information through interviews in person, by phone or using the Internet and read and understand production information from various sources, including customer records and tax records.
• Comply with Federal and Approved Insurance Provider (AIP) documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Maintain State Agent’s license through required continuing educational training and seminars.
• Work with insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect producers’ insurance coverage.
• Communicate proactively to ensure excellent customer service and seek to ensure profitability of assigned portfolio.
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose, and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or ag-related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to market, sell and effectively negotiate terms on behalf of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of the local insurance industry and agricultural markets.
• Ability to complete all requirements for appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses.
• College or university degree in business or ag related field, or experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of FCIC regulations and procedures, including legal terminology.
• Appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses.

• Knowledge of agricultural practices and crop and livestock production.
• Knowledge of Farm Credit policies and procedures, eligibility requirements and products.
• Working knowledge of FCIC regulations and procedures, including legal terminology.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain insurance policies and procedures.
• Appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses.

• Level I:
  Typical starting range: $64,600 - $86,500; full base salary range: $64,600 - $97,500; annual performance-based incentive target 12% of base.
• Level II:
  Typical starting range: $70,800 - $97,500; full base salary range: $70,800 - $122,100; annual performance-based incentive target 15% of base.
• Level III:
  Typical starting range: $87,200 - $121,400; full base salary range: $87,200 - $169,300; annual performance-based incentive target 20% of base.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company).
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.