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Agriculture roles in soil science, agronomy, food safety, and agricultural engineering qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many agriculture employers file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B workers year-round, outside the annual cap lottery pressure that affects other industries.
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Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies on large market accounts. Supports Producer in soliciting of new business and other Producer-led new business efforts. Provides mentoring to staff to support immediate supervisor.
This opportunity falls under our Alliant Specialty division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fosters and manages overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of large market book of business and high satisfaction
- Supports Producer in developing new business opportunities for existing clients and prospects
- Initiates renewal process for existing clients, and discusses and creates renewal strategy with Producer
- Analyzes and compares current exposures and develops renewal or new business specifications for marketing
- Conducts marketing, negotiates rates, reviews quotes and coverages for competitiveness and accuracy
- Independently reviews policy and determines appropriate coverage; identifies possible deficiencies
- Reviews and summarizes marketing results and prepares proposals
- Finalizes proposals and presentations in coordination with Producer
- Binds insurance coverage and prepares binders and/or delegate certificates issuance
- Reviews policies for accuracy and review contracts
- Prepares summaries and/or schedules of coverage for clients
- Reviews client accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, corrects discrepancies, and contacts client on receivable collections
- Provides technical guidance to staff assisting with client needs or procedural issues
- Participates in the claims process as directed by management, including claim submission, follow-up and overall communication
- Notifies producer of pertinent information related to client retention
- Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer
- Provides mentoring to staff to support immediate supervisor
- Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 90 days of invoicing date
- Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information)
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Eight (8) or more years related work experience
Valid insurance license
Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal
Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor
SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
- Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
- Good leadership, problem solving and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
INTRODUCTION
Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies on large market accounts. Supports Producer in soliciting of new business and other Producer-led new business efforts. Provides mentoring to staff to support immediate supervisor.
This opportunity falls under our Alliant Specialty division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fosters and manages overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of large market book of business and high satisfaction
- Supports Producer in developing new business opportunities for existing clients and prospects
- Initiates renewal process for existing clients, and discusses and creates renewal strategy with Producer
- Analyzes and compares current exposures and develops renewal or new business specifications for marketing
- Conducts marketing, negotiates rates, reviews quotes and coverages for competitiveness and accuracy
- Independently reviews policy and determines appropriate coverage; identifies possible deficiencies
- Reviews and summarizes marketing results and prepares proposals
- Finalizes proposals and presentations in coordination with Producer
- Binds insurance coverage and prepares binders and/or delegate certificates issuance
- Reviews policies for accuracy and review contracts
- Prepares summaries and/or schedules of coverage for clients
- Reviews client accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, corrects discrepancies, and contacts client on receivable collections
- Provides technical guidance to staff assisting with client needs or procedural issues
- Participates in the claims process as directed by management, including claim submission, follow-up and overall communication
- Notifies producer of pertinent information related to client retention
- Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer
- Provides mentoring to staff to support immediate supervisor
- Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 90 days of invoicing date
- Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information)
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Eight (8) or more years related work experience
Valid insurance license
Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal
Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor
SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
- Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
- Good leadership, problem solving and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Agriculture
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval for agriculture jobs hinges on your degree field directly matching the position. A food science degree supports a food safety scientist role; a general biology degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title to confirm the standard degree requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt agriculture employers
Universities, USDA-affiliated research institutions, and nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. They can file petitions year-round without lottery exposure, which is a structural advantage if your field involves research, extension services, or academic appointments.
Search LCA filings by agriculture occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings in agriculture-specific SOC codes. This surfaces companies with active H-1B sponsorship history in your exact occupation, not just general hiring activity.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your role
DOL sets four wage levels for each agriculture occupation by region. Your offer must meet at least Level 1 for the LCA to certify. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location before evaluating any offer to know if the salary clears the floor.
Ask employers about H-2A versus H-1B history
Many agriculture employers primarily use H-2A visa for seasonal labor and have no H-1B infrastructure. When reaching out, ask directly whether the company has previously sponsored H-1B professionals in technical or managerial roles, not just seasonal workers.
File premium processing for harvest-season start dates
Agriculture roles tied to planting or harvest cycles have hard start-date constraints. USCIS offers premium processing with a 15-business-day adjudication target. Confirm with your employer early whether they'll elect premium processing so your status is approved before your critical window.
H-1B Visa Agriculture: Frequently Asked Questions
Do agriculture jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Agriculture roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as agronomy, soil science, food science, agricultural engineering, or plant pathology. General farm labor and supervisory roles without a degree requirement do not qualify. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's hiring standards, not just the job title.
Which types of agriculture employers sponsor H-1B visas?
H-1B sponsorship in agriculture comes mainly from research universities, USDA laboratories, food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural biotechnology companies, environmental consulting firms, and large agribusiness corporations with technical teams. Smaller family farms rarely have the infrastructure to file H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL LCA filing history in agriculture occupations.
Can I switch from an H-2A to an H-1B visa if my employer offers me a professional role?
H-2A is a temporary agricultural worker visa for seasonal labor and does not lead directly to H-1B status. If your employer wants to hire you in a specialty occupation role, they must file a new H-1B petition. Because H-2A is a nonimmigrant status, you'd need to either change status inside the U.S. or apply for the H-1B visa at a consulate, depending on timing and the lottery outcome.
How does H-1B prevailing wage work for agriculture jobs?
DOL requires your employer to pay you at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location before the LCA can be certified. Prevailing wages for agriculture roles vary significantly by county and job title. For example, a soil scientist in California will have a different wage floor than the same role in Iowa. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level that applies to your specific offer before signing anything.
Does the H-1B cap apply to all agriculture jobs?
The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply to for-profit agriculture employers such as food companies and agribusiness firms. Roles at universities, USDA research stations, and qualifying nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file the petition at any time without waiting for the April lottery. If cap exemption is a priority, focus your search on research and academic agriculture institutions.