Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The D​ivision is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

http://www.greatamericancrop.com/

Great American's Crop Division is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic, and dynamic individual to join our team as a Training Specialist.  The ideal candidate will bring 5-10 years of experience as an underwriter in crop insurance as well as an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning.  No previous training experience is required.  This position is fully remote but will require travel up to 50%. As one of the largest crop insurers in the country, Great American is recognized as a leader in this specialized marketplace. If you are passionate about cultivating talent, shaping best practices, and empowering our employees to thrive, we want to hear from you.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Develop, design, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs and resources for internal employees and agents

Deliver engaging interactive training sessions both in-person and virtually

Provide technical training and support for agents, growers, and employees

Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of our training programs

Seek feedback and make continuous improvements to coursework

Collaborate with subject matter experts, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure training meets business objectives and compliance standards

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Travel up to 50% to deliver training sessions, attend industry conferences, and meet with stakeholders across different regions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Generally, 5-10 years crop insurance underwriting experience

Strong knowledge of federal crop insurance programs, underwriting guidelines, and compliance requirements

Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for learning and growing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Driven self-starter with the motivation to achieve a set goals and objectives

Excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences

Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and independently with minimal supervision

Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, CoPilot) and other relevant software, including Canva and PDF tools.

Ability to travel up to 50%

This job is non-exempt in California.

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Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.