Crop Insurance Agent

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization who puts people first?

Would you like to contribute to the mission of supporting agriculture and rural America?

Do you enjoy working in a team environment?

Do you have a passion for providing a great customer experience?

Look no further because Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is seeking a Crop Insurance Agent to serve our 21-county territory in southwest Georgia.

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements. We are headquartered in Bainbridge, with six offices that service 21 counties in the southwestern-most portion of the state of Georgia. With over $600 million in assets, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System.

The primary responsibility of the Crop Insurance Agent is to sell and service all types of crop insurance coverage The Crop Insurance Agent builds strong relationships with industry contacts, the Association's team in the service territory, and with the customer. The Crop Insurance Agent uses knowledge of insurance and agriculture to provide contacts with value added information and customized solutions for their individual needs.

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in crop insurance or sales of financial services.
• Successfully maintain a state issued property and casualty insurance license to sell and service crop insurance and other insurance products.
• Knowledge of products, services, fees, and their applications to customers' needs; assigned market segment and territory.
• Knowledge of Crop Insurance Companies' policies and procedures and all applicable insurance laws and regulations.
• Ability to travel extensively across the organization/assigned territory via auto to carry out essential responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Current awareness of economic developments and production technology affecting agriculture in the region.
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the customer and the Association.
• Ability to work independently as a team member under minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of crop insurance processes and technology.
• Contributes to building and maintaining a positive team atmosphere.