Job Overview As an Agri Business Underwriter, you will be responsible to review applications for agri business insurance, assessing overall risk attributes, appropriate pricing, and determining correct fit within Company guidelines and policies. This position is responsible for building strong agency relationships to develop new business opportunities; retain a strong renewal book of business and manage the overall book to profitability metrics. The Underwriter must adhere to underwriting guidelines for service and authority.
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience:
- College degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 plus years of agri business underwriting experience writing small to medium sized commercial risks.
- This individual must have demonstrated ability to apply sound underwriting principles and manage an underwriting workload with limited supervision.
- Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as AFIS, CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC.
Knowledge of:
- Agri Business Insurance Underwriting principles, procedures, rules and regulations
- Rating plans (ISO or similar) and commercial lines coverages
- Knowledge of social, economic and competitive aspects of territory assigned
- National and local business conditions and trends
- Underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Basic mathematics and the application of formulas
Ability to:
- Correlate risk factors to underwriting standards to determine acceptance of risk
- Produce accurately and consistently to meet deadlines within service and production standards
- Analyze problems and develop effective solutions
- Exchange ideas, information and influence others through effective communication
- Function in a collaborative and positive team work environment
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development to improve knowledge and skills to advance job performance
- Must maintain a valid drivers' license and accommodate routine business travel
Career Path potential:
- Agri Business Senior Underwriter
- Agri Business Underwriting Specialist
Salary Range: $65,091.00 - $108,485.00
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as benefits and bonus programs.
