Drive underwriting decisions and Ag business growth from home in the Kearney, NE territory as an Ag Marketing Underwriter.

• Own property risk assessment and rate decisions for the Ag line.
• Must-have: 1+ years of insurance experience and Ag/farming familiarity.
• Standout: Territorial ownership with client rapport and field travel.

Responsibilities

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 Kearney, Nebraska territory.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).

Benefits

• 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!