Crop Insurance Underwriter

About the role

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Crop Insurance Underwriter to work in the Fargo, North Dakota office. We will also consider experienced remote talent for this position. As a member of our Underwriting team, you will be responsible for underwriting activities for our Crop Insurance business. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Accepting, modifying or canceling crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications according to Risk Management Agency (RMA), industry, state regulatory and company procedures
• Entering Application/Change Forms, Production Reports, Acreage Reports, Quality Control and Claims related forms
• Handling policy transfer requests
• Auditing reported policy information including Coverage, Production, Acreage, Claims, Quality Control records, farming practices, and reported entities
• Performing premium estimates for crop insurance policies
• Researching and answering crop policy questions from agents, insureds, and adjusters
• Running and auditing data reports to ensure compliance and accuracy of policy information
• Helping to train agents on Crop Insurance as well as reviewing marketing materials relating to the products and sales of Crop Insurance
• Attending company and industry training sessions
• Processing incoming paper and electronic mail

Requirements

• 5+ years of crop insurance and/or crop underwriting experience
• Experience working in an insurance agency and/or with another Crop Insurance Provider is a plus
• Research and organization skills, along with strong customer service skills
• The ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Company funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other benefits

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $80,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.