Crop Insurance Product Development Specialist

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.), provider of support and crop insurance services to Farm Bureau insurance companies, is looking for a Crop Insurance Product Development Specialist to work out of our Fargo, ND or our Raleigh, NC office. We will also consider experienced remote talent for this position.

In this newly created role, you assist in the creation of a variety of new Crop Insurance products and will focus on filing and form organization and will assist with updating and maintaining current products through policy development, filing, and implementation.

If you have experience working with crop hail and private product policies and want to play role in supporting the company’s strategic objectives, increasing sales and expanding product offerings to new and existing markets this might be a great opportunity for you. 

The Crop Insurance Product Development Specialist will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the development of private products, crop hail products and product enhancements
• Preparing policy documents, forms, and other documents to support company strategic objectives, increase sales and expand product offerings to new and existing markets.
• Assisting in compiling and analyzing competitor’s rates and rules and with state insurance filings via SERFF for crop products
• Assisting the Crop Insurance Product Development Manager with organizing and maintaining forms
• Working with other departments with developing training and promotional materials for adjusters, employees, and agents to use.
• Assisting in revisions and implementation of underwriting guidelines, rules, and procedures.
• Communicating with IT and other departments regarding new and revised products and changes

What you will bring to this position:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ working with crop named peril, crop hail and private crop products
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to come up with alternative solutions
• Experience working with SERFF filings is a plus
• Policy creating and writing experience is a plus

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $50,000 and $65,000.  Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We do not sponsor employment visas and are unable to take over an employment visa from another employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY employer without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

AFBS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; company funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program; and other benefits.