Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter
About The Position
Underwrites agricultural lines of insurance by implementing company philosophy and underwriting guidelines for the acceptance and rejection of risks, pricing, classification, hazard recognition, and service to policyholders, Farm Bureau Insurance agents, Great Lakes Agribusiness agents, and their staff. Evaluates, examines, and/or physically surveys risks submitted for coverage. Accepts, modifies, or rejects risks based on relevant available information, including guidelines, directives, inspections, and claims information. Classifies and rates risks, verifies coverage amounts, and develops appropriate premiums. Works with agents and, in some cases, insureds to determine exposures and appropriate coverages. Monitors individual risk exposure by reviewing pictures, inspections, claims, consumer reports, renewal surveys, audits, and communications with Farm Bureau Insurance and Great Lakes Agribusiness Insurance agents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum six months at the Associate Underwriter position level or equivalent experience required.
- Two to four years of relevant experience required.
- Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
- Associate in Personal Insurance (API), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), AAIC Ag Advisor, or Farm Bureau Tech Underwriting training required, or must be completed within 24 months of hire.
- Other equivalent education or farm and agribusiness underwriting experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, examine, and/or physically survey risks submitted for coverage by Farm Bureau Insurance and Great Lakes Agribusiness Insurance agents.
- Accept, modify, or reject risks based on relevant information, including guidelines, directives, inspections, and claims information.
- Classify and rate risks, verify coverage amounts, and develop appropriate premiums.
- Work with agents and, in some cases, insureds to determine exposures and appropriate coverages.
- Monitor individual risk exposure through reviews of pictures, inspections, claims, consumer reports, renewal surveys, audits, and agent communications.
- Provide service to policyholders, agents, and their staff.
Benefits
- Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
