Ag Marketing Underwriter

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter that will be responsible for driving the acquisition of profitable new business through leads and field work, specifically with in person client/member interaction. In this role, you will collaborate with Farm Bureau Agents working with both perspective and current client-members throughout western South Dakota. With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent plus 1+ years of relevant insurance experience required.
Strong customer service skills are required, including solid verbal communication and business professional writing skills.
Must maintain a positive, customer focused attitude at all times.
Must have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems.
Must keep up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules and regulations to insure government compliance and meet company guidelines.
Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.
Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Ag/farming experience is preferred.
Progress towards industry education is expected (AIC, AU, AFIS, CIC and CPCU).

Responsibilities

Driving the acquisition of profitable new business through leads and field work, specifically with in person client/member interaction.
Collaborating with Farm Bureau Agents working with both perspective and current client-members throughout western South Dakota.
Looking at Ag properties alongside an agent before the policy is bound.
Exercising underwriting judgments to determine rate and risk selection for the Ag line business.
Making modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with our policy.
Monitoring the current book of business to reduce the company’s losses.
Working from home and having control over your territory to grow Ag business.
Covering and residing in western South Dakota.