Account Underwriter

Florida Farm Bureau Insurance•Columbia, SC

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Underwriter evaluates, classifies, and rates insurance applications across all lines of insurance. The role also supports training for other account underwriters and agents as needed. Employees are eligible to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Company is one of the state's largest auto and property insurers. The company emphasizes customer service and competitive insurance rates. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a nondiscrimination policy for employees and applicants.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is preferred, with a major in Business, an agriculture-related field, or Risk Management.
A relevant combination of education and related business or insurance work experience may substitute for a degree.
Successfully complete the Underwriter Trainee Program if there is no related underwriting work experience.
Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in Business, an agriculture-related field, or Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Examine applications and determine the degree of risk.
Accept, modify, or reject applications.
Work with field representatives to obtain additional information, quote rates, and explain company underwriting policies.
Assist in training other account underwriters and agents.
Evaluate risk and the possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive coverage.
Rewrite existing policies as needed.
Visit assigned districts or agencies as requested or required.
Attend meetings and conduct training programs as needed.
Participate in and complete required continuing education courses.
Maintain a good understanding of all policy contracts.
Manage workflow consistently to ensure assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Address requests for exceptions to underwriting guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.