Insurance Agent
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 in search of an Insurance Agent I, II, or III to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department in Spokane, Washington. This full-time position reports to the SVP, 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 through actions, creating a positive image of organization to customers, insurance professionals and the general public. Compensation Information The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is: Level I: Typical starting range: $66,200 - $88,700Full base salary range: $66,200 - $99,900Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base. Level II: Typical starting range: $72,600 - $99,900Full base salary range: $72,600 - $125,200Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base. Level III:Typical starting range: $89,400 - $124,500Full base salary range: $89,400 - $173,500Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base. *Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position. Essential Duties Market and sell insurance products by communicating with and receiving information from customers in the office and off-site. Actively pursue and execute business development activities to grow the customer portfolio, expand market presence, and achieve sales and profitability goals. May generate business through referral sources, including internal staff, as well as direct mail campaigns, prospect lists and telemarketing. Establish rapport with and develop and maintain confidence of customers and other related professionals by educating customers on the crop insurance processes effectively communicating rates, fees, terms and time frames with the customer; consistently meeting timeframe and product expectations; and following through to ensure the customer and others are satisfied with the service and final product. Gather needed information through interviews in person, by phone, or using the Internet. Read and understand production information from various sources including, but not limited to, customer records and tax records. Comply with Federal and Approved Insurance Provider (AIP) documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws, and re...