Strategic Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a Lead Farm and Agribusiness Underwriter to underwrite farm and agribusiness lines with an account focus. You will provide expert underwriting guidance to Farm Bureau Insurance agents and peers, applying guidelines and underwriting philosophy to accept, modify, or reject accounts.

You will classify and rate risks, develop premiums, and monitor results across accounts, using inspections, claims data, and producer communications to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of farm and agribusiness underwriting experience.
• Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• API or AU (Assoc in Personal Insurance / Assoc in Commercial Underwriting) required.
• Southern Farm Bureau Tech Underwriting Training and AAIC Ag Advisor required.
• CPCU certification preferred; other equivalent experience or education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Farm and Agribusiness lines with an account focus.
• Provide expert underwriting guidance to Farm Bureau Insurance agents and peers.
• Classify and rate risks, verify coverage amounts, and develop premiums for individual and account bases.
• Monitor results of individual risks and accounts using inspections, claims data, and communications with agents.
• Keep abreast of industry topics and trends beyond Farm Bureau Insurance and share knowledge with agents and peers.

Skills

Underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

API (Assoc in Personal Insurance)

AU (Assoc in Commercial Underwriting)

Southern Farm Bureau Tech Underwriting Training

AAIC Ag Advisor

CPCU (preferred)

Job description

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a Lead Farm and Agribusiness Underwriter to underwrite farm and agribusiness lines with an account focus. You will provide expert underwriting guidance to Farm Bureau Insurance agents and peers, applying guidelines and underwriting philosophy to accept, modify, or reject accounts.

You will classify and rate risks, develop premiums, and monitor results across accounts, using inspections, claims data, and producer communications to inform decisions.