Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter — Hybrid Role

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company in Phoenix seeks a Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter to assess small to medium risks and manage submissions within authority. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to build strong agent relationships and support profitable growth.

This role involves collaborating with underwriting and IT on strategic initiatives, attending agency meetings, and negotiating terms with partners. Hybrid work and Pacific Standard Time hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Exhibit curiosity by asking questions, being investigative, and probing.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and reliability.
• Exhibit teamwork and collaborates well with others.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Utilize data to analyze and price each risk.
• Provide excellent service to internal or external clients.
• Lead initiatives and adapt in a high-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Take ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance, and results.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess small to medium size risks of lower complexity. May occasionally underwrite accounts of moderate complexity.
• Manage underwriting and submission flow for the assigned agency.
• Escalate risks beyond the designated authority level to underwriters or leadership.
• Document underwriting files to verify compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to generate submissions aligned with appetite.
• Communicate with Agents and policyholders to gather information and relay status of applications.
• Participate in agency meetings and training sessions.
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions for new/renewal business with partners.
• Evaluate catastrophe exposures using modeling tools to ensure compliance.
• Determine if facultative reinsurance is required and place or refer as needed.
• Collaborate with IT for system development and QA support.
• Suggest new procedures to streamline processes.

Skills

Curiosity

Urgency

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical pricing

Customer service

Adaptability

MS Office

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

High School diploma with relevant experience

Insurance designations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company in Phoenix seeks a Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter to assess small to medium risks and manage submissions within authority. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to build strong agent relationships and support profitable growth.

This role involves collaborating with underwriting and IT on strategic initiatives, attending agency meetings, and negotiating terms with partners. Hybrid work and Pacific Standard Time hours are expected.