RCIS Underwriting Account Service Analyst - Sioux Falls

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is hiring a RCIS Underwriting Account Service Analyst to join their Crop Underwriting team. This hybrid role will focus on supporting crop insurance agent customers, reviewing applications, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with experience in underwriting or finance, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The salary range is competitive, with additional bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of insurance industry regulations.
• Experience with policy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review crop insurance applications for accuracy.
• Process requests from claims and compliance departments.
• Support Underwriters with customer interactions.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance or Finance

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Zurich North America is hiring a RCIS Underwriting Account Service Analyst to join the Crop Underwriting team in Sioux Falls, SD. In this role, you will support crop insurance agent customers, work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks.

Crop Underwriters perform various tasks. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating crop insurance policies, while adhering to company policies, state, and federal guidelines within their established authority.

This position is a hybrid model that supports a blend of in-office and remote work from the Sioux Falls area.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure complete and accurate crop insurance policy underwriting by reviewing applications, written agreements, policy change forms, actual production history (APH) databases, acreage reports (AR), gathering missing information, resolving inconsistencies, and outlining next steps.
• Respond to and process requests from claims and compliance departments related to the underwriting of policies.
• Rectify errors and issues identified in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error Report.
• Support Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing outstanding customer service skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate's Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with processing, rating, and policy management systems used in the insurance industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry knowledge applicable to underwriting rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of agriculture and/or multi-peril crop insurance and specialty programs.
• Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and co-workers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The proposed salary range for this position is $53,400 - $78,750, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.