Independent Crop Insurance Agent & Precision Agriculture Specialist*Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and consultations for farmers.*Tailor insurance policies to meet clients' unique needs.*Manage claims process, ensuring fair and timely settlements.*Utilize cutting-edge technology for precision agriculture data collection and analysis.*Conduct crop scouting to monitor field conditions and identify issues.*Perform soil sampling and analysis to optimize soil health and fertility.*Provide expert advice on integrated pest management and sustainable farming practices.*Foster strong client relationships through exceptional service and support.*Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and industry collaboration.

Assist buyers and sellers of privately held businesses in the buying and selling process.Assist client in establishing a MPSP Value—Most Probable Selling Price Valuation;Develop a comprehensive Information Memorandum on the company.Conduct buyer searches.Exposure—Marketing the business to prospective buyers.Screen buyers for ability to complete a purchase.Coordinate negotiations and provide deal structuring advice.Provide overall deal management to guide the client through the entire process.Help maintain confidentiality of the sale.

*Responsible for selling and servicing all types of multi-peril crop insurance (MPCI), crop hail, and supplemental insurance products to customer and non-customer prospects*Lead and manage MPCI book of business*Seek out new customers by networking within the territory*Selling and servicing various types of MPCI policies to individual customers*Explain the importance of risk mitigation solutions, through private and federal product offerings*Successfully interact with and represent the organization to customers and staff*Maintain a vast knowledge of USDA/RMA/AIP policies and procedures*Aggressively market risk management practices through crop insurance products*Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or agencies who sell crop insuranc*Contribute to maintaining a positive and effective relationship with other lines of businesses within the company.

Responsible for managing assigned accounts within sales territory, developing thoughtful plans for sales growth, maintaining communication with existing accounts, and making recommendations for strategic end user account development while prospecting new end users within the territory. Working within the organization to coordinate with inside and; outside sales departments, writing up quotes, pricing programs, assist with accounts receivable and production efforts to grow the territory responsibly.Working as one team with a common goal in mind to provide exceptional service and product support through expertise.

Responsible for adjusting both multi-peril crop insurance and crop hail claims within a given territory. -Build and maintain professional relationships with policyholders, agents, and other adjusters-Record and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages in accordance to established loss adjustment procedures.-Complete field inspections, read maps, measure fields, and storage bins.-Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures.-Complete initial and ongoing training.

Directing the operations and supervising the employees of the Grain Department including, hiring, orientation,coaching, performance evaluations, and training/ development.-Implementing grain marketing programs, communications, and budgets to ensure the growth and profitabilityof the Grain Department.-Purchasing of grain through elevator and selling of grain into all markets for elevator and direct purchases.-Responsible for grain hedging strategies and execution of a risk management program through the use of exchange traded futures and options.-Maximize the utilization efficiency of storage and grain handling equipment including the quantity and quality of grain under company ownership.-Negotiate with brokers, truckers, terminals, etc. to establish cash grain bids and sales prices.-Develops and implements grain strategic plans, operating, and fixed budgets.

Effectively manage a N. Illinois / E. Iowa sales territory presenting our soil and precision Ag services to retail locations in small meeting sessions.- Attend trade shows and grower meetings to increase company marketing efforts.- Negotiate contracts and train clients on propriety owned I-Farm software.