Commercial Underwriter II

FBL Financial Group, Inc.•Gilbert, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for a Commercial Underwriter who will be responsible for delivering profitable new business. As a commercial underwriter you will be responsible for effectively accepting, modifying, or rejecting commercial new business risks. This position will provide excellent customer service to our agents, underwriters, and client/members. Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for someone who can be very collaborative, analytical, and support commercial business needs. This position will fill at the appropriate level based on experience.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent required
Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills required.
Computer/keyboard skills appropriate to this position.
Knowledge of all Farm Bureau inquiry systems, automated rating systems, underwriting manuals, valuation software for buildings and vehicles, and industry specific websites to support underwriting activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate to this position.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle records.
Ability to read, write and speak English language.
Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior Commercial Underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Define, implement, and monitor a client service strategy.
Partner with business center directors to support alignment of commercial operations.
Achieve business unit goals for client service, growth, loss ratio, and efficient operations within a defined territory.
Collaborate with Farm Bureau agents working with both perspective and current client members.
Assist agency staff in selecting and writing profitable commercial business for Farm Bureau Financial Services.
Manage assigned underwriting tasks to identify business trends, ensure profitability and build relationships, through underwriting new business.
Contribute to the profitability of Farm Bureau Financial Services by effectively accepting, modifying, or rejecting various commercial new business risk, and through the understanding of adherence to our reinsurance contracts.
Adhere to underwriting guidelines and best practices and maintain an acceptable quality audit score to ensure profitable growth of commercial business unit.