Ag Marketing Underwriter-Southwest Nebraska

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

2d•Remote

About The Position

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter to review existing agricultural business and develop profitable new business opportunities through leads and field work, including in-person interaction with client-members. The role works with Farm Bureau Agents and prospective and current client-members throughout Nebraska, with coverage focused on the Southwest Nebraska territory. The employee must reside in or near that territory. The underwriter evaluates agricultural properties alongside agents before policies are bound and exercises underwriting judgment to determine rates and risk selection. Decisions may include policy modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewals in accordance with company policy. The role also monitors the existing book of business to help reduce company losses and builds relationships with client-members by applying marketing, agriculture, and insurance knowledge. This is a work-from-home position with responsibility for managing and growing agricultural business in the assigned territory. Field appointments typically require travel during the workday 50% or more of the time, with limited overnight travel possible. A company vehicle and cell phone are provided.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant insurance experience.
Strong customer service skills, including verbal communication and professional business writing.
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn multiple systems.
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel, typically during the workday 50% or more for field appointments, with limited overnight travel possible.
Must reside in or near the Southwest Nebraska territory.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture or farming experience is preferred.
Progress toward industry education designations such as AIC, AU, AFIS, CIC, or CPCU is expected.

Responsibilities

Review existing agricultural business and pursue profitable new business opportunities through leads and field work.
Interact in person with prospective and current client-members and collaborate with Farm Bureau Agents throughout Nebraska.
Inspect agricultural properties alongside an agent before a policy is bound.
Exercise underwriting judgment to determine rates and risk selection for agricultural business.
Make policy modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with company policy.
Monitor the current book of business to reduce company losses.
Build rapport with client-members using marketing, agriculture, and insurance experience.
Keep up to date with local, state, and federal rules and regulations to support government compliance and meet company guidelines.
Manage and grow agricultural business within the assigned territory.