Farm and Commercial Underwriting Field Specialist

NODAK INSURANCE COMPANY

16d • $76,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Assists agents in the production and maintenance of farm and commercial insurance accounts through prospecting, field inspections, field underwriting, and the generation of information necessary for a successful sales proposal, policy issue, or service.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to perform the essential job functions, including travel to and inspection of sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• The ideal candidate should possess proficiency in Internet applications, spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets), and word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and other basic mathematical concepts with accuracy and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Additional insurance education, such as AINS, AFIS, AU, or CPCU.
• Drone pilot license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate farm and commercial risks for acceptance, rejection, or modification in compliance with Company procedures and guidelines. This includes physical inspection of these risks and providing risk management information to agents, policyholders, and/or prospects.
• Develops and implements action plans to meet premium growth goals as determined by corporate goals for the line of business.
• Achieves loss ratio goals by Line of Business as determined by corporate goals, through the accurate underwriting of business utilizing proper classification and IRPM procedures as identified through quarterly audits. In addition, required to complete re-underwriting and inspection requests in a timely manner as set forth by management.
• Develops, maintains, and conducts agent training on a timely basis. This responsibility includes developing and implementing materials and target marketing programs to assist agents in writing new business.
• Maintains current knowledge of competitor products, rates, etc., and assists in the development of new products and revisions to current products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees