Crop Insurance Underwriter
About The Position
American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is seeking an experienced Crop Insurance Underwriter to join its Underwriting team. The position supports underwriting activities for the Crop Insurance business, including perennial fruit and specialty crops. It may be remotely based in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, Georgia, or South Carolina; experienced remote candidates may also be considered. The role involves evaluating and administering new and renewal crop insurance policies, reviewing policy information for accuracy and compliance, handling policy questions and requests, and supporting agents through training and marketing-material reviews. The position offers opportunities for growth and professional development. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without employment visa sponsorship; AFBIS does not sponsor or transfer employment visas.
Requirements
- Five or more years of crop insurance and/or crop underwriting experience.
- Strong research, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience underwriting fruit or specialty crops, such as apples, cherries, blueberries, grapes, peaches, and cranberries.
- Experience working in an insurance agency and/or with another Crop Insurance Provider.
- Experience with Crop Insurance Payment Agreements, the Ineligible Tracking System, and Written Agreements.
Responsibilities
- Accept, modify, or cancel crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications in accordance with Risk Management Agency (RMA), industry, state regulatory, and company procedures.
- Enter Application/Change Forms, Production Reports, Acreage Reports, Quality Control records, and claims-related forms.
- Handle policy transfer requests.
- Audit reported policy information, including coverage, Pre-Acceptance Inspections, production, acreage, claims, quality control records, farming practices, and reported entities.
- Perform premium estimates for crop insurance policies.
- Resolve PASS errors.
- Submit Written Agreements and Determined Yield requests when necessary.
- Research and answer crop policy questions from agents, insureds, and adjusters.
- Run and audit data reports to ensure compliance and accuracy of policy information.
- Help train agents on Crop Insurance and review marketing materials related to Crop Insurance products and sales.
- Attend company and industry training sessions.
- Process incoming paper and electronic mail.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Company-funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
