Crop Insurance Underwriter

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. - AFBIS, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is seeking a Crop Insurance Underwriter for our Fargo, ND office, with consideration given to experienced remote talent.

You will handle underwriting tasks for crop insurance, interact with agents and insureds, and ensure policy accuracy and compliance. The role offers growth opportunities and requires 5+ years in crop insurance or underwriting, plus strong communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of crop insurance or crop underwriting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Research and organization skills with customer service focus.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience advising and coordinating with agents, insureds and adjusters.

Responsibilities

• Accepting, modifying or canceling crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications per RMA, regulatory and company procedures.
• Entering forms and reports (Application/Change, Production, Acreage, Quality Control, Claims).
• Handling policy transfer requests and auditing policy information.
• Performing premium estimates and answering policy questions for agents, insureds and adjusters.
• Training agents on crop insurance and reviewing related marketing materials.

Skills

Crop insurance underwriting

Communication skills

Research skills

Customer service

Time management

Insurance industry experience

Analytical skills

Job description

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Crop Insurance Underwriter to work in the Fargo, North Dakota office. We will also consider experienced remote talent for this position. As a member of our Underwriting team, you will be responsible for underwriting activities for our Crop Insurance business.

If you have crop insurance underwriting experience along with great customer service and research skills, this might be a position for you. Experience with Crop Insurance Payment Agreements, Ineligible Tracking System, and Written Agreements is a plus. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

The Crop Insurance Underwriter will be responsible for:

• Accepting, modifying or canceling crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications according to Risk Management Agency (RMA), industry, state regulatory and company procedures
• Entering Application/Change Forms, Production Reports, Acreage Reports, Quality Control and Claims related forms
• Handling policy transfer requests
• Auditing reported policy information including Coverage, Production, Acreage, Claims, Quality Control records, farming practices, and reported entities
• Performing premium estimates for crop insurance policies
• Researching and answering crop policy questions from agents, insureds, and adjusters
• Running and auditing data reports to ensure compliance and accuracy of policy information
• Helping to train agents on Crop Insurance as well as reviewing marketing materials relating to the products and sales of Crop Insurance.
• Attending company and industry training sessions
• Processing incoming paper and electronic mail

What you will bring to this position:

• 5+ year of crop insurance, and/or crop underwriting experience
• Experience working in an insurance agency and/or with another Crop Insurance Provider is a plus
• Research and organization skills, along with strong customer service skills
• The ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

We do not sponsor employment visas and are unable to take over an employment visa from another employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY employer without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $80,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

AFBIS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; company funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program; and other benefits.

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