Farm Account Executive

About Western Agency Inc, a Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services

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 24th 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.

• 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.

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

Founded in 2019, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot) is a growth‑focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing companies. With more than 2,100 employees operating in 170 locations and across 48 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies.

Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like‑minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

We offer you the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest‑growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic…