Licensed Insurance Agent

Missouri Farm Bureau is rooted in promoting agriculture and protecting our members, while improving quality of life for all Missourians. We offer a variety of career opportunities throughout Missouri. The job details you are interested in is displayed below. Licensed Insurance Agent - St. Louis County SUMMARY: A licensed agent represents the Missouri Farm Bureau insurance companies and brokerage companies. Agent is licensed to sell life, health, property, and casualty. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Directly responsible for promoting and generating new insurance business, as well as maintaining and servicing existing policies and policyholders. Conducts business in accordance with the agents' employee handbook, career agents' memorandum of employment terms and commission schedules, and other documents published by the companies. Adheres to underwriting department guidelines for the acquisition of new business and the retention of existing business. Maintains adequate and complete records as required by the companies and by the Regional Manager. Meets or exceeds all required training and production standards. Exclusively promotes the entire Farm Bureau family of member services in a manner consistent with company policies. In cooperation with the Regional Manager, the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation regional coordinator, and the county Farm Bureau Board of Directors, assists with all county activities involving member services. Provides advice and assistance to the county Farm Bureau Board of Directors, as requested. Travels to client sites to photograph and document insured properties. Coordinates with the Customer Service Representative to ensure an effective and efficient flow of business. Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers and maintains a good working relationship with field and Home Office personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of all lines of insurance. Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing work effectively. Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively through personal contact, written correspondence, and telephone. Ability to represent the companies in a positive, professional, and ethical manner. Skilled at operating effectively in a fast-paced environment. Possess strong interpersonal skills. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have valid Missouri driver's license. Must be licensed in all lines of insurance sold by the companies and meet all state and company requirements for continuing education and professional development. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Can be noisier due to conversations, phone calls, office and environmental equipment. 1.2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr