Underwriting - Field Underwriter

Georgia Farm Bureau•Marietta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Underwriter inspects and reviews property, assesses liability exposures, and assists in special projects to determine the Company’s approach to new risks/exposures. This role facilitates direct contact with insureds and the agency force by explaining the Company philosophy on individual risks and completing inspection reports in a timely manner. The Field Underwriter also makes presentations to the agency force.

Requirements

College degree or minimum of five years P&C underwriting, P&C claims or P&C sales experience and completion of AU, API, or other insurance related designation required
Continued involvement in professional education required
Completion of P&C Agent License within 90 days
Completion of additional CPCU/IIA designation required within 5 years. Additional insurance related designations will not be required if significant progress toward the CPCU designation has been achieved.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and meet the driving requirements of GFBMIC
Must be able to read, analyze and interpret procedures, regulations, instructions, manuals and other documents as required.
Excellent telephone, public relations and oral/written communication skills are required
Must be able to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Must possess basic skills with personal computer; experience with Windows, word processing, PowerPoint, Access database, spreadsheets and internet.
Access to GFB system(s) and functional access within those systems will be assigned as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
The employee must be able to organize and prioritize work; must have the knowledge of office administration procedures and able to operate most standard office equipment.
The employee must pay attention to detail in composing and proofing materials.
Must be self-motivated with initiative and ability to make decisions and accept responsibility.
Be flexible to respond to unexpected situations that require immediate attention.
A high level of confidentiality is to be maintained by the employee

Responsibilities

Inspect and review property
Assess liability exposures
Assist in special projects to determine the Company’s approach to new risks/exposures
Facilitate direct contact with insureds and agency force in form of explaining Company philosophy on individual risks
Complete inspection reports in a timely manner
Make presentations to the agency force
Action to be taken with regard to a specific account – binding or rejecting
Acceptance or rejection of an account with unusual exposures
Direction Company should take with regard to a new type of operation
Remain current with changes in the Company, industry and regulatory environment
Maintain good working relationship between the home office & field force