Jared Underwood | National Insurance Producer
37-State Advocacy
Jared is licensed in 37 states, providing a broad geographical reach that allows him to protect families and businesses regardless of where they call home.
Agribusiness Expert
As a cattle producer himself, Jared brings firsthand agricultural knowledge to his clients, ensuring their farms and ranches are protected by someone who knows the land.
Local Commitment
Jared serves the community through his roles on the Thayer R-II School Board and the MAIA Small Agency Committee, reinforcing his dedication to local growth.
ABOUT Jared
National Protection. Hometown Values.
Licensed in 37 States to Provide Comprehensive Advocacy for Families and Businesses.
Jared Underwood brings a powerful combination of national reach and hometown values to Ozark Hills Insurance. Licensed in 37 states, Jared has spent over a decade mastering the complexities of the insurance industry to help families and businesses navigate life’s uncertainties. A proud husband and father, his work ethic is rooted in the same commitment he provides his own family. Whether he is tending to cattle or serving on the local school board, Jared’s down-to-earth approach makes him a trusted partner for clients across the country.
Jared Underwood: Quick Facts
Experience: 11 Years as a Licensed Insurance Producer.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).
Licensing: National Producer Number (NPN) 17837836.
Affiliations: Thayer Freewill Baptist Church and MAIA Small Agency Committee.
Jared Underwood FAQ
1. What does it mean for an ag producer that Jared is licensed in 37 states?
Holding licenses across 37 states allows Jared to provide multi-state agricultural risk management for growers and ranchers who operate pasture, cattle, or crop ground across state borders, ensuring seamless, unified federal coverage.
2. How does Jared’s firsthand cattle and farming background benefit producers?
Jared actively raises and tends cattle himself. He understands the financial pressures of drought, feed shortages, and market volatility, allowing him to design risk strategies that reflect real-world operational challenges rather than textbook assumptions.
3. What specialized agricultural risk programs does Jared manage?
Jared specializes in USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) programs, including Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF), Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Annual Forage, CRP coverage, and specialty crop insurance for orchards, nuts, and apiculture.
4. How does Jared assist livestock producers with Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance?
Jared conducts detailed grid-mapping analysis using historical NOAA rainfall data to identify the optimal two-month index intervals and coverage levels for your specific grazing or hay acreage, maximizing your rainfall protection.
5. How does Jared help cattlemen protect livestock revenue using Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)?
Jared structures customized LRP price floors that protect feeder and fed cattle against sudden market downturns while preserving your ability to sell at higher prices if the market rallies.
6. Can Jared manage multi-crop and diverse acreage risk plans?
Yes. Jared works with diverse operations to structure combined risk plans covering traditional row crops (MPCI), annual grazing forage, perennial pastures, and specialty crops under a unified management timeline.
7. How does Jared help producers optimize subsidized federal crop insurance?
By auditing your operational history and production reports, Jared structures federal premium subsidies to maximize policy value, ensuring your operation secures robust yield and revenue protection with minimal out-of-pocket expense.
8. What is Jared’s approach to ongoing agricultural risk advisory?
Jared provides proactive, year-round service. From policy acreage reporting deadlines and grid tracking to claims settlement and indemnity monitoring, he stays engaged throughout the entire production cycle.
9. What is Jared’s involvement in the regional agricultural community?
Jared is deeply rooted in the Ozarks, serving on the Thayer R-II School Board, participating in the MAIA Small Agency Committee, and being an active member of the Thayer Freewill Baptist Church alongside running his family farming operations.
10. How do producers begin an agricultural risk consultation with Jared?
You can request an ag risk review directly through the Ozark Hills Ag Advisors website or contact the West Plains office at 417-257-1285 to review your grid intervals, herd numbers, and crop insurance coverage.