Insurance Officer

Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska11 months ago
Valparaiso, NE, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Primary Job Purpose: Responsible for selling and servicing crop insurance and crop hail insurance. Coordinate the crop insurance and crop hail insurance team across multiple offices, maintain relationships with existing customers and develop new business, sell and service property casualty insurance, represent the bank in community organizations and events, and perform job responsibilities in accordance with bank policies and procedures.

Location:

This position will split time between the Valparaiso Branch and Main Bank in Seward.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sell and service crop insurance and crop hail insurance bank wide.
  • Sell and service all lines of property and casualty insurance.
  • Coordinate tasks with other staff involved in crop insurance work.
  • Prepare and review applications, respond to underwriters; complete endorsements and process claims from turn in through completion.
  • Maximize customer service and bank profitability by selling or cross selling all bank products and services.
  • Obtain and maintain insurance licenses.
  • Support the bank's strong relationship banking culture with ongoing customer contact, quality service, and superior product knowledge.
  • Establish and achieve individual and departmental goals in line with the bank's Strategic Plan.
  • Participate in the business development efforts of the bank.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or business field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of insurance experience with diverse exposure.
  • Licenses: Nebraska Crop Insurance License and Nebraska Property and Casualty Insurance License.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products and standard office equipment. Familiarity with bank and insurance software is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance

Required Skills

Customer Service
Application Processing
Claims Processing
Property Casualty Insurance
Team Coordination
Policy Endorsement
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Business Development
Crop Insurance
Relationship Management