Crop Associate Underwriter (Fargo, ND)

Great American Insurance Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Excellent 401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group’s Crop Division in Fargo, ND is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our on-site team. You will review and underwrite new and renewal policies, analyze risk pricing, and coordinate with agents to gather information necessary to issue policies.

Familiarity with crop insurance is preferred, and an Associate's Degree in Business or Finance (or related field) or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.
• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations. Reviews, documents, and/or underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
• Reviews insurance applications and other risk documentation. Reviews underwriting requirements and refers applications, endorsement requests, or other correspondence for further underwriting analysis when outside of written authority.
• Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
• Analyzes individual risk pricing for new business submissions and renewals within written authority.
• Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.
• Communicates with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues. Researches and responds to questions from agents.
• May provide support to underwriter(s).
• Provides information that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Be Here. Be Great.

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a “small company” culture where your ideas will be heard with “big company” expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

https://www.greatamericancrop.com/

Great American’s Crop Division is currently seeking an Associate Underwriter in our Fargo, ND office. Position level is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‑site five days a week.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Applies rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations. Reviews, documents, and/or underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.

• Reviews insurance applications and other risk documentation. Reviews underwriting requirements and refers applications, endorsement requests, or other correspondence for further underwriting analysis when outside of written authority.

• Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.

• Analyzes individual risk pricing for new business submissions and renewals within written authority.

• Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.

• Communicates with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues. Researches and responds to questions from agents.

• May provide support to underwriter(s).

• Provides information that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay rates

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (must be full time)

• Excellent 401(k) plan

• 19 days of paid time off accrued, plus 8 paid holidays per year (must be full time)

• Employee wellness programs and more

Business Unit:

Crop

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.