Crop Insurance Trainee

We are in search of a full-time Insurance Trainee to join our Lending and Insurance department in Montana. AgWest Trainees are full-time positions that report to a Trainee Coordinator during training. Trainees are expected to become experts in their field over time and enter an extensive training program to jump start this process. Combining designated coaches and interaction with experienced professionals, coupled with customer visits, classroom and virtual learning, networking opportunities and hands-on experience, you’ll be prepared to launch your career at AgWest by the end of our structured, six-month Training Program. This role is anticipated to start with a cohort in June 2026. 

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 60% of the time depending on location.

Compensation Information

The base salary for this position is $64,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Relocation Assistance

Trainees receive $7,500 (gross) to relocate to their training location. Upon completion of the Training Program, Trainees are assigned to a career start location based on business needs at that time; this may or may not be their training location. If assigned to a career start location other than where they trained, Trainees will receive additional financial assistance. Candidates are asked to take this into consideration before applying.

Training Location

• Great Falls, Montana

Job Requirements

• Study for and obtain state license(s) as required for position.
• Learn to lead procurement of production, acreage, crop and insured entity information from current and prospective customers. Obtain supporting documentation needed to perform each crop insurance servicing action throughout the crop cycle. May travel to rural areas to conduct customer meetings at place of business.
• Assist with evaluating customer production information from various sources, including, but not limited to, farm management records, third-party documentation, sales receipts, loss adjuster production worksheets and tax records.
• Help reconcile customer acreage information, FSA 578s, farm plans, and maps to federal crop insurance acreage forms to ensure accurate policies can be created and issued.
• Learn to develop and maintain confidence by educating customers on the crop insurance programs and options available. Communication with customers may include rates, fees, terms and timeframes.
• Assist team in compliance with internal, federal, and insurance company documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• As an active member of the account team, learn to lead aspects of the customer relationship and coordinate with insurance agents, specialists and other staff to ensure effective and accurate policy administration.
• Work with other insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect the producer's insurance coverage.
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences. This may include joining or actively supporting appropriate organizations and civic groups and actively participating in sponsored events and programs.
• Collaborate with other teams to make referrals and meet customer needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing or completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, ag economics, ag business, or related field (must be of Senior or Graduate status)
• Preferred coursework includes finance, accounting, economics, farm and ranch management, business management, marketing and related courses
• Two years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and preferred coursework
• Effective written and verbal communication, analytical and computer skills, and teamwork demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities and/or outside work experience
• An agricultural background is desirable
• Interested applicants must include their transcripts (unofficial okay). Cover letters are recommended, though not required

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! 

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:  https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits