Insurance Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:


* Gaining experience with and in support of the products and services offered by the company including Multi-peril crop insurance, named peril crop programs, and Agribusiness programs


* To assist in the marketing and sales of all lines of business


* Develop a relationship with the agency plant in the assigned division.

Assists in training new and existing agents about marketing techniques, products, services, rules/regulations.


* Become familiar with and develop an expertise in Rain and Hail systems and technology available to maximize efficiency for agents and adjusters


* Assisting field structure in management of assigned territory.


* Assisting field structure in communicating company policy and procedures to adjusters and support staff and by communicating territory issues to division management.


* Perform administrative duties including:


* Assisting in investigating and resolving complaints from agents/insured in his/her assigned territory.


* Aiding in collection and documentation of outstanding premium balances.


* Monitoring Quality Control audits in the assigned territory as requested by division management to ensure that the field requirements of the RHILLC plan of implementation are fulfilled.


* Identifying and contracting qualified independent adjusters to assure that policyholders receive prompt, competent loss adjustments.


* Gain experience in the loss adjustment procedures applicable to crops in assigned division.


* Attending industry sponsored seminars, field days, etc.

at the direction of division management.


* Assist in the general supervision and management of the timely completion of claims.


* Assists with other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


* Ability to recruit and train agents.


* Knowledge of or the ability to gain experience of the agricultural industry, including an understanding of the kinds of crops produced in the territory, agricultural issues.


* Knowledge of or the ability to gain experience of Rain and Hail's products, services and systems.


* Knowledge of and the ability to gain the experience of the underwriting and claim adjustment rules and regulations associated with the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance program, crop-hail program, and the other insurance products offered by the company.


* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.


* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.


* Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with Company personnel, outside resources and customers.


* Ability to use the Company's terminology, procedures and systems.


* Ability to use department equipment.


* Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.


* Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.


* Ability to remain calm and professional during...