Ag Marketing Underwriter

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter that will be responsible for driving the acquisition of profitable new business through field underwriting work, and collaboration with Farm Bureau Agents working with both prospective and current client-members throughout Central Utah. 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 insurance experience required.
Must have a strong understanding of farm business operations and the pain points of the customers we service.
Strong customer service skills are required, including solid verbal communication and business professional writing skills.
Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the agency force in addition to maintaining 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 stay up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules and regulations to ensure 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.
Progress towards industry education is expected (AIC, AU, AFIS, CIC and CPCU).

Nice To Haves

Agribusiness degree is preferred or equivalent experience working in the operation of large farms/ranches.

Responsibilities

Look at Agricultural risks alongside an agent before the policy is bound.
Exercise underwriting judgments to determine rate and risk selection for Agricultural lines of business.
Make modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with our policy.
Monitor the current book of business to reduce the company’s losses.
Conduct reinspections of existing accounts.
Build rapport with our client/members.
Work from home and have control over your territory to grow Ag business.
Cover and must reside along the Wasatch Front in order to cover central Utah from Delta to Vernal and from Salt Lake City to Fillmore.