Commercial Insurance (Field) Underwriter

The James Allen Companies Inc; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled underwriter to join their commercial and farm underwriting team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to manage your schedule while evaluating risks and preparing policy instructions. You will engage with agents and policyholders, providing them with essential risk management information. The company values communication skills and teamwork, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to thrive in a supportive environment. With attractive perks including a company car and laptop, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Smartphone

Qualifications

• 3+ years of farm and/or property/casualty underwriting experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risks for acceptance or modification based on company guidelines.
• Prepare instructions for rating and issuing new policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Self-Motivation

Basic Understanding of Construction Types

Bilingual Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field

CPCU or other industry-related coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Personal Computer

Job description

Description
An excellent opportunity is available for a skilled underwriter with expertise in property & casualty commercial and/or farm insurance to join the territorial/commercial and farm underwriting team of a financially stable and thriving insurance firm. This position offers the flexibility of remote work along with attractive perks such as a company car, laptop, and smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate farm and commercial risks for acceptance, rejection, or modification in accordance with company procedures and guidelines. This includes physical inspections of these risks and providing risk management information to agents, policyholders, and/or prospects.

• Prepare complete instructions for the rating and issuance of new policies.

• Apply and substantiate Individual Rate Modification for farm and commercial policies (except Worker’s Compensation).

• Participate in agent training.

• Develop and maintain a weekly schedule of fieldwork, involving travel to counties within an assigned territory, while ensuring office availability for completion of reports, applications, and communication with the home office and agents.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of farm and/or property/casualty underwriting experience.

• Demonstrated superior communication skills.

• Proven ability to be a strong team player.

• Self-motivation with demonstrated capability to work independently.

• Basic understanding of construction types for buildings and basic mechanical systems (plumbing, heating, and electrical).

• Proficiency in operating a personal computer, including experience with Microsoft Office.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Additional education in CPCU or other industry-related coursework is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field is preferred.

• Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Hmong, etc.) are considered a plus.