Role DetailsJob Title: Executive Underwriter, SpecialtyLocation: Remote - USA
Reports To: Vice President of Underwriting, Agriculture
Employment Type: Full Time
Requisition Begin Date: 07/24/2026Requisition End Date: 09/24/2026 (Posting may close earlier if filled or business needs change.)
Role OverviewAre you a dynamic negotiator with a passion for driving business growth? ProAg is seeking an Executive Underwriter - Specialty to lead the charge in building relationships and expanding our market presence. In this role, you'll be the go-to resource for agents, helping them grow their book of business while serving as a trusted partner to our sales team and supporting our underwriting teams forward. You'll play a critical role in facilitating the underwriting process, driving profitable growth, and shaping the future of our underwriting discipline.
In this Exciting Opportunity, You Will: - Develop business plans with agencies that improve book performance for profitability, retention, premium growth, and new business production.
- Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and related documents to classify and assess each risk, determine acceptability, assign rating, indicate endorsements and limits, and determine appropriate pricing.
- Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff.
- Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regards to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines.
- Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.
- Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures.
What You Bring- Approximately six years of relevant and progressive professional experience.
- At least two years of leadership experience, guiding teams to meet their goals.
- Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience but is not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
- Ability to negotiate to enable business outcomes that support ProAg's strategic goals
- Utilize with a data-centered approach when making business and tactical decisions.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment.
What We Offer- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
- Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment
- Basic life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match
- 20 days of PTO, three floating holidays, approximately 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
- Paid parental leave
- Access to our award-winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
- Student loan matching program
- Employee discount program
- An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do
