Ag Marketing Underwriter
Company: Farm Bureau Financial Services
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Ag Marketing Underwriter**Will be filled at the appropriate
level based on experience**Are you a go-getter with high
initiative, a positive attitude and strong communication and
relationship building skills? Do you come from an
agriculture/farming or insurance background and love to help others
succeed? Are you self-driven and able to work with limited
direction? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!We are
seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter that will be responsible for
driving the acquisition of profitable new business through leads
and field work, specifically with in person client/member
interaction. In this role, you will collaborate with Farm Bureau
Agents working with both prospective and current client-members
throughout North West Iowa.Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial
Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their
family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a
culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and
accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every
action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to
protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and
creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.What You'll Do:
As an Ag Marketing Underwriter, you will look at Ag properties
alongside an agent before the policy is bound. You will be
responsible for exercising underwriting judgments to determine rate
and risk selection for the Ag line business. This includes making
modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions
in accordance with our policy. You will also monitor the current
book of business to reduce the company's losses. In this position,
it is important to have marketing, agriculture and insurance
experience so you can build rapport with our client/members. As an
Ag Marketing Underwriter, you will be working from home and have
control over your territory to grow Ag business. You will cover and
must reside in the North West Iowa territory.What It Takes to Join
Our Team:
--- College degree or equivalent plus 1+ years of relevant
insurance experience required. Ag/farming experience is
preferred.
--- Strong customer service skills are required, including solid
verbal communication and business professional writing skills. Must
maintain a positive, customer focused attitude at all times.
--- Must have excellent problem solving, analytical and
organizational skills.
--- Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our
multiple systems.
--- Must keep up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules
and regulations to insure government compliance and meet company
guidelines.
--- Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and shift
priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.
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---Must have valid driver's license and the ability to travel.
Typically, travel is during the workday (50%+) for field
appointments within your assigned territory but may also include
limited overnight travel. A company vehicle is provided.
--- Progress towards industry education is expected (AIC, AU, AFIS,
CIC and CPCU).What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get
more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development
and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a
match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and
disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off,
including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to
have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness
classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many
positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement. Farm
Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!If you're interested in
joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and
professional development opportunities and offers great benefits,
we invite you to apply today!
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