Kelly Gates
About Kelly Gates
Kelly Gates is a Crop Insurance Specialist II at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and has previous experience in crop insurance underwriting and retail.
Current Role at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Kelly Gates serves as a Crop Insurance Specialist II at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on providing expertise in crop insurance, ensuring that clients receive the necessary support and guidance for their agricultural insurance needs. Her work contributes to the company's mission of offering reliable insurance solutions to farmers.
Previous Experience in Crop Insurance
Before her current position, Kelly Gates worked at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance as a Crop Insurance Underwriter Support from 2014 to 2016. This role involved assisting underwriters in evaluating and processing crop insurance applications, which provided her with foundational knowledge in the insurance industry and prepared her for her later responsibilities.
Educational Background
Kelly Gates studied at the University of Iowa, where she earned her bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, she attended Ottumwa High School from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she studied at Indian Hills Community College, further enhancing her educational qualifications.
Early Career Experience
In 2011, Kelly Gates worked as a Sales Floor Team Member at Target in Urbandale, Iowa, for nine months. Earlier, in 2010, she served as a Summer Adventure Club and Teacher Assistant at Indian Hills Community College for four months. These roles provided her with valuable customer service and teamwork skills.