Berkley Agribusiness (BARS) works with ambitious agribusiness and food industry clients to help them own their futures. Our culture is built on the belief that everyone has the power to create the future they deserve.  Every Berkley Agribusiness team member must have the courage to challenge the status quo, collaboratively working with our clients to find creative property and casualty insurance solutions that drive them to succeed. We depend on our ability to listen to our clients — and our experience to help them make fact-based decisions that help their businesses thrive.

 

Berkley Agribusiness is part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRBC). Founded in 1967, WRBC is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. WRBC’s international business operates in selected regions throughout the world, including Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia.

 

This Field position is home-base within the states of North Dakota, South Dakota or western Minnesota. 

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  #LI-AV1  #LI-Remote

 

Berkley Agribusiness is seeking a Representative with agronomy experience to provide insurance services to clients within our Northern Plains territory.  Berkley Agribusiness focuses on a consultative approach to address hazard identification and risk mitigation.  Your duties will include conducting site surveys at commercial agribusiness operations within an assigned territory and provide subject matter expertise and assistance to other territories as needed. 

 

Loss Control, Agronomy Representatives consult with business owners, managers, employees, agents and underwriting to determine exposures and controls within insured operations.  While conducting physical site surveys, review of client policies, procedures, programs will be conducted to minimize frequency and severity of claims.  Training sessions and topic specific materials are provided to clients and internal staff as requested based on your areas of subject matter expertise. 

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness
• benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Survey sites of commercial agribusiness properties with multi-line coverages; in depth reviews of property, auto, liability and workers compensation exposures to meet established underwriting guidelines and industry standards provided. 

• Utilize your experience and technical expertise to assist our clients to mitigate claims activity while providing underwriting with detailed reports.

• Visit business operations to inspect buildings assessing construction, condition, size/capacities and insured values to identify factors affecting risk acceptability.

• Review quality assurance programs for animal food manufacturing operations, referencing industry standards and regulations such as HACCP, FSMA and FDA.  

• Conduct in-depth analysis of commercial agribusiness facilities including agronomy, grain, feed, and energy exposures.

• Prepare timely written reports with correspondence of findings and recommendations for improvement.

• Written and verbal communication to discuss client operations and recommendations for risk mitigation.

• Work collaboratively with underwriting and claims departments reviewing and updating guidelines as the environment changes.

• Work independently and with underwriting to manage site visits, documentation and service activities.

 

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training and experience
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to operations we insure
• Valid drivers license required and the ability to travel; overnight stays of 3-5 total days per month are common (most travel will be within driving distance if located in central area of territory as assigned)
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces, stand, climb and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong customer orientation
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

What makes you stand out:

• Agronomy education and background
• Certified Crop Advisor designation is preferred
• Prior risk/loss control experience and/or training is a plus
• Training/presentation desired

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role