Ag Marketing Underwriter-South East, 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 drive the acquisition of profitable new business through leads and field work, with in-person client/member interaction. The position works with Farm Bureau Agents and prospective and current client-members throughout Nebraska, focusing on South East Nebraska. The employee works from home, controls their territory to grow agricultural business, and must reside in or close to South East Nebraska. The underwriter reviews agricultural properties alongside agents before policies are bound and exercises underwriting judgment to determine rates and risk selection for agricultural-line business. Decisions may include modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewals in accordance with company policy. The role also monitors the existing book of business to reduce company losses. Travel is typically during the workday for field appointments within the assigned territory and may include limited overnight travel. A company vehicle and cell phone are provided.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of relevant insurance experience.
Strong customer service skills, including solid verbal communication and professional business writing.
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and 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.
Must reside in or close to South East Nebraska.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Review agricultural properties alongside an agent before a policy is bound.
Exercise underwriting judgment to determine rates and risk selection for agricultural-line business.
Make policy modifications, rejection, cancellation, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with company policy.
Monitor the current book of business to reduce company losses.
Keep up to date on local, state, and federal rules and regulations to ensure government compliance and meet company guidelines.
Travel to field appointments within the assigned territory, typically during the workday.