Assistant Underwriter

Company

Farm Family

The Assistant Underwriter works closely with an experienced mentor Underwriter and the Underwriting Manager. The Assistant Underwriter supports underwriters by performing a variety of tasks, including preparing new and renewal accounts for their mentor underwriter's review.

The Assistant Underwriter is responsible for collecting and analyzing underwriting information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file before referring to the Underwriter. The Assistant Underwriter is a home office–based desk underwriter, requiring periodic travel to meet with agents in the field.

The Assistant Underwriter will provide a collaborative, consultative environment to our exclusive agents to support policy growth, profitability, and retention.

This is a 100% in‑office position. Candidates must be able to work on‑site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

• Assists Underwriter(s) to manage Performance‑Based Renewal Underwriting programs, New Business submissions, Claim Underwriting Notices, Large Loss Notices, IRPM Referrals, Re‑underwriting Projects, Production Referrals, etc.
• Reviews, appraises, and recommends submissions for acceptance or refusal for the mentor Underwriter(s).
• Works within assigned underwriting authority (limited) and company underwriting guidelines, to make acceptable terms, conditions, and pricing decisions on behalf of the company that support the company's growth, profitability, and retention objectives.
• Supports Underwriters by performing a variety of tasks and file work, including preparation of new and renewal accounts for Underwriter review by collecting and analyzing information to ensure that proper documentation is in the file prior to referring to the Underwriter.
• Manages workflow queues and conducts timely and thorough reviews of all assignments in a manner that supports the department's goals for turnaround time, and that meets the department's file quality and risk selection expectations.
• Provides timely and professional customer service to Field Agents and/or CSRs.
• Actively communicates with Field Agents and/or CSRs as needed to obtain necessary underwriting information.
• Participates in productive field visits to meet agents and learn about their markets.

• Minimum of one year of experience as an Associate Underwriter or a minimum of three years of other related insurance industry experience.

• A college degree is preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience is considered in place of collegiate studies.
• Completion of at least two Associate in General Insurance (AINS) or Associate in Underwriting (AU) courses preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to completing designation and pursuing additional professional insurance education.

Albany pay range: $22.40/hr - $26.40/hr

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical), including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.