Crop Insurance Underwriter

Sompo International•USA - KY - Working From Home, TN

3d•Remote

About The Position

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success. AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International’s global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo’s parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance. As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain AgriSompo North America as a desirable place to work. AgriSompo has a unique opportunity for an experienced Crop Insurance Underwriter on our Southeast team. Our Southeast team reviews, analyzes and inspects insurance contracts, application, production, and acreage report processing, research, written agreement processing, scanning, policy reviews, and always provide exceptional customer service. This position can be based fully remote in Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, or North Carolina. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Requirements

Knowledge of the MPCI program and the applicable underwriting rules and procedures.
Ability to learn and understand what information is needed to process insurance policies, FCIC rules and regulations, policy provision, etc.
Ability to understand printed policy information, such as manuals, handbooks, and actuarial documents and to apply information to work tasks.
Basic keyboarding skills, ten-key skills, and the ability to enter information rapidly and accurately into the computer.
Ability to comprehend agents’ questions and concerns over the telephone and to provide correct, courteous answers.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with company personnel, outside resources and customers.
Ability to learn and apply company terminology, processes, and systems.
Ability to learn and develop skills in the use of department equipment.
Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to remain calm and professional.
Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
Ability to work from oral and written communications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.
Able to work in a team environment
Experience in crop insurance.

Nice To Haves

0-3 years related experience

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service.
Assess insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and apply underwriting rules.
Obtain documentation from agents and follow up on required clarification.
Meet agent deadlines established by Risk Management Agency (RMA) policy and procedure
Data entry including policy information, production data, acreage report data, etc. and updates records. Confirms accuracy of information.
Evaluate existing coverage amounts to determine benefit amounts.
Contact agents to clarify and correct any inconsistent information.
Maintain effective, professional, and productive agent relationships.
Answer calls and emails from agents and research agent questions.
Attend training classes to further education and knowledge within the crop insurance industry.
Confirm and/or verify policy forms in accordance with RMA guidelines and approve acceptance.
Work Policy Acceptance and Storage System (PASS) Errors.
Conduct policy and procedure research.
Conduct policy Reviews including but not limited to, applications, production, acreage, and quality assurance.
Process Written Agreements.
Other duties as necessary

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits