ABS Program Manager

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company is seeking a leader to manage the Ag Brokerage Solutions program staff, ensuring efficient processes and regulatory compliance. The role oversees risk management, policy development, and staff performance with a focus on strategic results and staff development.

The ideal candidate has extensive P&C insurance experience with supervisory background, relevant designations, and strong MS Office proficiency; Bachelor's degree required and Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of P&C insurance experience with supervisory exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads to set budgets, goals and strategies.
• Identify and manage risks per Enterprise Risk Management program.
• Direct ABS program staff and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and culture.
• Lead performance management, coaching and career development for staff.
• Guide program teams to achieve strategic results.
• Develop and mentor staff for succession and growth.
• Be proficient with ABS systems, products, underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Oversee development and updates of ABS products, policies and procedures.
• Oversee reinsurance placement and carrier relationships.

Skills

P&C Insurance Experience

INS 21/22/23

PBP Designation

AFIS/CIC

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Ag Brokerage Solutions (ABS), a Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH) company, is looking for an individual to lead and manage the Ag Brokerage Solutions program staff to consistently develop efficient and cost-effective processes and procedures to comply with regulations and company guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: A t least eight years of more years of P&C insurance experience. Previous experience in a supervisory role required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred)

Skills: Insurance industry designations necessary: INS 21, 22 and 23 courses; PBP designation, AFIS and/or CIC designation. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with other department and division heads to develop, communicate, and execute budget, goals, and strategies.
• Identifies, assesses, communicates, monitors, and manages potential risks in accordance with the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
• Manages Ag Brokerage Solutions (ABS) program employees in the department in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures, missions, vision, and culture, maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
• Leads and evaluates employees using the performance management and development process to provide a foundation to encourage employee contributions, including goal setting, feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Leads program teams to successful strategic results.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops staff, providing career development opportunities.
• Proficient with all applicable ABS systems, products, underwriting rules, and guidelines.
• Manages the development, implementation, and updating of all program products, policies, and procedures.
• Manges reinsurance placement and carrier relationships.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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As set forth in Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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