Crop Insurance Underwriting Assistant
About The Position
Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Crop Insurance Underwriting Assistant in our Underwriting Department. In this role, you’ll support the Underwriting team with tasks such as processing applications, production reports, and acreage reports, conducting research, managing scanning operations, and continually delivering outstanding client service. Location: This position will be based remotely in Illinois, with a preference for those in close proximity to our Jacksonville, IL office for occasional in-person collaboration and training opportunities. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you’ll be doing: Support underwriters by assisting with the review and processing of applications, production reports, and acreage reports. Organize and maintain records by scanning, uploading, and accurately identifying documentation in processing systems. Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, assisting with requests, and ensuring a positive and professional experience. Communicate with agents to clarify or correct any discrepancies in provided information. Review existing coverage amounts to determine appropriate benefit levels. Verify and ensure policy forms comply with Risk Management Agency (RMA) guidelines. Perform accurate and timely data entry tasks as needed. Research and resolve underwriting-related inquiries. Analyze applications and documentation to identify areas requiring additional research. Participate in other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Receive ongoing feedback and coaching to enhance research skills, timeliness, and professional attitude, while building adaptability and initiative to manage new tasks, changes, and diverse teams or systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required
- 0–3 years of related experience preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of administrative and office tasks
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with people at all levels, both inside and outside the organization
- Good time management, organization, and project management skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong customer service mindset
- Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Nice To Haves
- Experience in crop insurance is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support underwriters by assisting with the review and processing of applications, production reports, and acreage reports.
- Organize and maintain records by scanning, uploading, and accurately identifying documentation in processing systems.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, assisting with requests, and ensuring a positive and professional experience.
- Communicate with agents to clarify or correct any discrepancies in provided information.
- Review existing coverage amounts to determine appropriate benefit levels.
- Verify and ensure policy forms comply with Risk Management Agency (RMA) guidelines.
- Perform accurate and timely data entry tasks as needed.
- Research and resolve underwriting-related inquiries.
- Analyze applications and documentation to identify areas requiring additional research.
- Participate in other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
- Receive ongoing feedback and coaching to enhance research skills, timeliness, and professional attitude, while building adaptability and initiative to manage new tasks, changes, and diverse teams or systems.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
