Farm Underwriter

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluates insurance for acceptability and appropriate pricing.
• Evaluates risks according to underwriting guidelines and experience and recommends risk improvement and/or loss control measures to achieve the appropriate rate for the risk.
• As a member of the underwriting team, work with a variety of internal and external partners to ensure prompt and efficient service to our customers and participate in ongoing learning and technical development.
• Balances and continuously improves performance in underwriting, customer service and productivity to meet Company goals.
• Learn and demonstrate proper documentation of the final decision on applications to ensure policies are issued or declined accurately, while adhering to compliance regulations.
• Interacts with agents and other customers to gather information, discuss cases or other underwriting information in a professional and effective manner that contributes to company profit and growth goals.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and a commitment to complete industry continuing education.
• Farm background and experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn Company product portfolio, retention limits, reinsurance procedures and the Company's philosophy regarding reinsurance submissions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective utilization of computer systems for essential job functions, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with IFBI processing systems as assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both written correspondence and verbal communication.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to collaborate with underwriting team members and agents.