Crop Associate Underwriter (Peoria, IL)

Great American Insurance Group•Peoria, IL

2d•$40,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's Crop Division is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join their team in the Peoria, IL office. The specific level of this role (Associate Underwriter I – IV) will be determined by the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company fosters a culture of connection, shared learning, and strong relationships, encouraging employees to be on-site four days a week with one remote day, with core in-office days being Tuesday-Thursday. The Crop Division has been assisting farmers with risk management since 1915 and is authorized by the USDA RMA to write MPCI policies. They have six regional offices across the U.S. and provide expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Applies rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations.
Reviews, documents, and/or underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with RMA procedure.
Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory and/or agency(ies).
Reviews premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.
Reviews insurance applications and other risk documentation.
Reviews underwriting requirements and refers applications, endorsement requests, or other correspondence for further underwriting analysis when outside of written authority.
Gathers information on new and renewal business and change requests to support underwriter decision making.
Investigates discrepancies in the information gathered.
Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
Analyzes individual risk pricing for new business submissions and renewals within written authority.
Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.
Communicates with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues.
Researches and responds to questions from agents.
May provide support to underwriter(s).
Organizes the underwriting information to speed decision making on the part of the underwriter.
May include "template" policy review and actions such as endorsement within assigned authority level.
Provides information that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates
Medical, dental, and vision plans (must be full time)
Excellent 401(k) plan
19 days of paid time off accrued, plus 8 paid holidays per year (must be full time)
Employee wellness programs
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter benefits