About Western Agency Inc, a Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Western Agency is the largest independent property and casualty (P&C) insurance agency in the North Dakota and South Dakota region. Founded in 1976, Western has 10 offices offering insurance coverage and providing risk management strategies to trusted clients in the farm ranch, crop and agricultural sector, as well as the business communities including contractors, oil & gas, trucking, construction, habitational and others. Western Agency Inc is a partner agency of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, a privately held national insurance services broker ranked 24^th largest broker in the U.S. as of December 2024.

Position Overview: Our agency is looking for an experienced and outgoing insurance sales professional with exceptional customer service skills and a successful career track in the commercial lines insurance marketspace to join our team as an Insurance Sales Producer on our growing Commercial Lines Team. As an Insurance Producer, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing potential clients/prospects to sell various insurance products. You'll assist clients in selecting appropriate coverage, explain policy details, and provide excellent customer service throughout the purchasing process.

Work location: This is a full-time, in office position serving the clients of our office in Minot, North Dakota.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Communicate with current and prospective clients about insurance products and policies for their risk profile
• Build and maintain a book of business
• Build customized insurance policies and packages to meet clients’ needs
• Suggest modifications and updates to clients’ existing insurance policies
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Collaborate with the account management team throughout the policy and renewal processes
• Assist clients with filing insurance claims and other policy changes
• Maintain print and electronic records and files as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred; A high school diploma is required
• 3+ years relevant work experience in insurance sales environment
• 1-3 years Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Sales experience
• An active P & C insurance license
• EPIC agency management system experience preferred
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Suite and products
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Solution driven, problem-solving skills and proven analytical skills
• A passion for being part of a team that drives our company to industry leadership
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both peers and clients
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot) is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,100 employees operating in 170 locations and across 48 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Why join us: We offer you the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest-growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Compensation: This position is commission structured that can see top producers earning in the $200,000 and above range.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes its hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.