Insurance Specialist

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days

WFH 2 days after training

Paid Parental leave and Caregiver: not

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the Underwriting team in West Des Moines, IA. This role examines insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and applies underwriting regulations for multi-peril, crop hail, and private product crop insurance.

Provides exceptional customer service to agents and business partners. This position offers a hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days, WFH 2 days) after training, with opportunities

Qualifications

• One or more years of crop insurance underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agricultural, or related field preferred; Associates Degree required
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for underwriting needs on a national level for agency force.
• Processes tasks for assigned agency codes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Meets all deadlines as related to Crop Insurance and internal procedures.
• Assists agencies as they align with FMH growth strategies.
• Completes Contract Reviews as assigned by the Legal and Compliance Department.
• Monitors agent performance by completing thorough reviews of inspections and policies.
• Becomes proficient in all RMA ROE (Regional Office Exception) processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Data Analyst team and derives solutions for complex error resolution issues.
• Learns and utilizes all mapping functionalities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agricultural, or related field (preferred)

Associate degree required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

FMH is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the Underwriting team. This individual examines insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and applies underwriting regulations for multi-peril, crop hail, and private product crop insurance. Provides exceptional customer service to agents and business partners.

Benefits

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days, WFH 2 days), after training is completed.
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center

Requirements

• Experience: One or more years of crop insurance underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agricultural, or related field preferred; Associates Degree required
• Skills: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for underwriting needs on a national level for agency force.
• Processes tasks for assigned agency codes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Meets all deadlines as related to Crop Insurance and internal procedures.
• Assists agencies as they align with FMH growth strategies.
• Completes Contract Reviews as assigned by the Legal and Compliance Department.
• Monitors agent performance by completing thorough reviews of inspections and policies.
• Becomes proficient in all RMA ROE (Regional Office Exception) processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Data Analyst team and derives solutions for complex error resolution issues.
• Learns and utilizes all mapping functionalities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.