Field Underwriter - Idaho Territory

FARMERS ALLIANCE MUTUAL INSURANCE C•Twin Falls, ID

About The Position

Join a company that invests in you. At Farmers Alliance, we believe great people build great companies. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow. What This Role Is Really About You’ll work directly with independent agents and farmers across Idaho, spending time on farms, learning how operations run, and helping match the right insurance coverage to the right risks. If you enjoy agriculture, value relationships, and like using your judgment in the field, this role was built for you.

Requirements

Background in agriculture, farm insurance, or both
Comfortable talking with farmers and agents
Good judgment and common sense when evaluating operations
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
Willingness to keep learning and growing in the role
Must be coachable and learn from constructive criticism.
Develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the rating requirements and policy forms used within your underwriting responsibilities.
Demonstrate effective time management, organizational, and computer skills.
Good listening and decision-making skills, detail oriented, accurate and efficient.
Active participation in the team process, both internally and externally, and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, company manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and provide timely response to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.
Valid and active drone license and skill necessary to operate drone for farm inspections will be required within 6-12 months.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture background preferred.
Two or more years of work experience in underwriting preferred
AINS designation along with a demonstrated desire to learn through the completion of other IIA or CPCU insurance courses.
Will be required to complete AFIS designation within 24 months.
CPCU completion is strongly encouraged

Responsibilities

Travel your assigned Idaho territory visiting farms and ag operations
Partner with local independent agents to identify farms that fit our insurance programs
Walk properties, talk through operations, and understand how each farm works
Use your ag and insurance knowledge to decide what coverage makes sense
Share practical ideas that help farmers reduce losses and protect their operations
Build long-term relationships with agents, farmers, and internal team members
Most of your time will be spent in the field, not behind a desk.