Farm Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, MI is seeking an entry-level Farm Underwriter to learn coverages, policies, and underwriting decisions. After initial in-person training, you may have the flexibility of work-from-home time at leadership’s discretion.

You will analyze loss history and risk factors, and communicate with independent agents to support underwriting decisions. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference for agricultural-related majors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Background and experience in agricultural and/or farm operations strongly encouraged.
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts to inform underwriting decisions.
• Familiarize with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements.
• Analyze loss experience and risk characteristics to guide decisions.
• Communicate effectively with independent agents and other employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Data organization

Decision making

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Agribusiness Management

Crop and Soil Sciences

Animal Science

Horticulture

Job description

## Farm UnderwriterApplylocations: Lansing, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R\_13896A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.**Job Description****We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.**Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking entry level motivated Underwriting professional to join our team. The position requires the person to:* Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.* Becomes familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.* Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.* Acquires a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.* Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.**Desired Skills & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.* Desired Majors: Agribusiness Management, Crop and Soil Sciences, Animal Science, Horticulture, or similar. Business majors are also acceptable.* Background and experience in agricultural and/or farm operations strongly encouraged* Above average communication skills (written and verbal)* Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently* Exhibit sound judgment and negotiation skills* Ability to resolve complex issues* An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs**Benefits**Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!**Equal Employment Opportunity**Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.**\*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.**