Commercial Underwriter

FBL Financial Group, Inc.•Manhattan, KS

About The Position

As a Commercial Underwriter you will be exercising underwriting judgement to determine rate and risk selection for commercial business. If this sounds like you and you have insurance underwriting experience, apply today! Who We Are: 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 five years of relevant experience required.
Must keep up-to-date regarding state and federal compliance rules and regulations.
Must have good analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to negotiate and cope with stressful situations.
Computer/keyboard skills as appropriate to this position.
Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Exercise underwriting judgement to determine rate and risk selection for commercial business.
Make modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with Farm Bureau policy.
Review and interpret payroll audit results.
Respond to and interpret underwriting questions and concerns by providing technical advice/service to policyholders, agents, and less senior underwriting staff.
Work with agents to produce a profitable book of business.
Recommend changes to the Commercial marketing philosophy, product, system and processes that may improve service, efficiency, quality and/or profitability.
Support other underwriters and service personnel in the learning and fulfillment of their duties.