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Payton Norell

Silveus Insurance Group
Delta,Colorado
11
years of professional experience

Experienced rancher and risk management specialist with a $2M crop insurance portfolio developed since 2021 across multiple states. Expertise in Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) rainfall index and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) programs. Focused on guiding producers in navigating financial risks to enhance ranch profitability.

Work History

Crop Insurance Agent

5 Years 8 Months
Silveus Insurance Group | 02.2021 - Current
  • Built a $2M book of business from zero, developing new policy sales and managing renewals across a nine-state territory.
  • Advised cattle and sheep ranches on risk management strategy, specializing in PRF rainfall index and LRP price protection for cattle to enhance financial security.
  • Managed full policy lifecycle — new business, renewals, and claims — as primary contact for producers, ensuring seamless service across the territory.

Owner-Operator

5 Years 1 Month
H Bar X Trucking | 01.2016 - 02.2021
  • Operated independent trucking business specializing in transportation of cattle, hay, refrigerated produce, and meat.
  • Managed scheduling, routing, equipment, and customer relationships for long-haul agricultural routes, ensuring efficient operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with ranchers, feed suppliers, and processors to establish a producer network, laying groundwork for crop insurance book.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | 05-2013

Graduated in four years on a full rodeo scholarship

Skills

PRF Rainfall Index
LRP Cattle Price Protection
Crop Insurance Sales
Claims Support
Renewals & Retention
Risk management strategy
New Business Development
Ranch & Producer Relations
Territory Management
Salesforce
Multi-State Travel

Accomplishments

  • Fifth-generation rancher raised on a cattle ranch in western Colorado.
  • Family cattle operations on both sides, including large ranches; paternal side also raised registered Quarter Horses.
  • Hands-on experience with cattle handling and ranch operations from a young age.
  • PRCA team roper and Mountain States Circuit Finals qualifier.

Timeline

Crop Insurance Agent

Silveus Insurance Group
02.2021 - CurrentRead More

Owner-Operator

H Bar X Trucking
01.2016 - 02.2021Read More

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Business Administration
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Payton Norell