Crop Insurance Underwriter

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. - AFBIS, Inc.; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A reputable insurance company is seeking a Crop Insurance Underwriter in North Dakota. This hybrid position requires two days in-office weekly and offers remote flexibility for applicants in several states. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in crop insurance or related fields. Responsibilities include managing crop insurance policies, auditing information, and providing customer support. The role also offers a competitive salary range of $50,000-$60,000 and benefits like medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of crop insurance and/or crop underwriting experience.
• Experience in an insurance agency is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accept, modify or cancel crop insurance policies for applications.
• Handle policy transfer requests and audit reported policy information.
• Research and answer policy questions from agents and clients.

Skills

Crop insurance experience

Customer service skills

Research and organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Crop Insurance Underwriter to work out of our Fargo, North Dakota office. This is hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days in the office each week, along with one additional day in a two-week period. We will also consider experienced remote talent for this role in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

If you have crop insurance underwriting experience, or experience working at an insurance agency along with great customer service and good research skills, this might be a great position for you. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Reporting to the National Underwriting Manager, 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:

• 2+ year of crop insurance, and/or crop underwriting experience
• Experience working in an insurance agency 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

The expected starting salary range for this position will be $50,000-$60,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.

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.

AFBIS participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.