Account Manager, Farm & Crop

Are you looking for?

• Time back in your day
• Flexible schedule including work-from-home options
• Paid time off
• Fun working environment 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Growth & development

One thing we’re always asking ourselves is: why do people think the insurance industry is “boring?” Spend one day in an Account Manager’s shoes and you’ll find that they are always up for a challenge and love building relationships with our clients while constantly growing and expanding their insurance know-how. We’re currently looking for an Account Manager, Farm & Crop Insurance who will work with producers and carriers to provide exceptional service to our clients. 

What’s the work like?

You will...

• Perform all service needs including applications, quotations, ID cards, endorsements, binders, billings, renewals, action items and correspondence on assigned accounts
• Market new and renewal business
• Assist in the sales process of Farm & Crop insurance products
• Examine insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and applied FCIC, RMA, FSA rules 
• Learn and apply RMA and AIP underwriting rules and procedures to process crop insurance policies
• Review, analyze, enter and maintain information into AMS and the AIP including policy information, production data, acreage report data, claims data, etc. throughout the Crop Insurance Cycle 
• Receive, document and process all insureds’, producers’ and insurance companies’ requests for service and submit information to insurance companies in a timely manner
• Confirm accuracy of information against signed forms and source document provided, edit, and correct errors. 
• Prepare, print, and analyze a variety of reports and policy forms for Sales Closing, Production Reporting, and Acreage Reporting before obtaining signatures from clients and agents.
• Conduct annual coverage surveys and recommend/sell additional coverage and/or increases in limits
• Review new business, renewals and endorsements to ensure items are received as ordered while following agency procedures
• Obtain expiration dates for additional policies on all mono-line accounts
• Maintain accurate and complete client activity information in the agency management systems
• Incorporate the capabilities of the agency management systems into daily workflow
• Maintain knowledge of current underwriting and policy provisions in line with GSH, including binding authority, of contracted insurance carriers and AIP’s
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of highly sensitive information, including Protected Health Information (PHI) and credit information
• Maintain effective communication with producers, agents, FSA county offices, field personnel, and policyholders to keep them informed of all important activities on respective accounts
• Service accounts in a manner to eliminate gaps in coverage to reduce E&O exposures
• Process insurance policies per the FCIC rules and regulations & policy provisions 
• Any other special projects and duties as assigned

Okay, so what’s in it for me?

While we expect a lot from our employees at FNIC, we also provide a lot in return.

• Competitive Pay: we strive to pay our employees a competitive market compensation 
• Benefits: You’re covered: health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, 401k, employer paid short term & long term disability, life insurance
• Dress: Dress for your day – bring your whole self to work so you can be as comfortable at work as you are in personal life. 
• Flexibility: Time back in your day? We got you. A 37.5 work week and telecommuting options as well as PTO starting at 3 weeks/year.
• Wellness:  Mental health support and resources are available through our free EAP program. You can also stretch away the stress 24/7 by participating in workout classes (available to remote employees too!) or accessing our Omaha in-office gym. 
• Education: Like to go back to school? Learn something new? We’ll provide tuition reimbursement to support you in your goals. 
• Fun working environment: Who likes a boring working environment? No one. We have plenty fun with frequent company outings, food days, and fun competitions to name a few!

What do I need to know?

You have to have…

• Valid Driver’s License
• Resident Property and Casualty Agent’s License and Crop Insurance License for participating states 
• AAI, CIC, CPCU, and/or CISR designations obtained or commitment to obtain preferred
• Knowledgeable of all Farm and Crop products and rating procedures
• Knowledge on printed policy information, such as GSH, CIH, handbooks, RMA actuarial documents 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and electronic mail system (e.g., Outlook)
• Proficiency in office equipment such as computer, copier, and phone
• Proficiency in word processing and typing skills
• Strong respect for confidentiality
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly
• Ability to conform with and abide by all workplace policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company employees and external contacts
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of P&C, Ag, Crop product experience