Underwriter II - Farm Lines

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes new risk and coverage, focusing on profitability, growth, and long-term retention.
• Uses facts and information to apply rates and determine premiums, specific limits, deductibles, conditions, and endorsements for accounts approved for coverage.
• Collaborates closely with Farm Underwriting staff and agents to effectively analyze risk.
• Communicates and occasionally schedules agency visits to strengthen agency relationships and foster territory growth and profitability.
• Maintains and manages retention, growth, and profitability of an assigned book of business.
• Monitors and manages retention, growth, and profitability of an assigned book of business.
• Assists less experienced underwriters and agents in understanding coverages, analyzing risks, and learning the business in general.
• Works independently and stays self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Communicates effectively (both listening and speaking), with positive interpersonal skills.
• Sells Indiana Farmers Insurance products and pricing in the face of competition with strong sales acumen.
• Is thorough and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• Five years of property casualty experience.
• Two years of experience in Farm Underwriting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Training and assisting less experienced underwriters and agents in understanding coverages, analyzing risks, and learning the business in general.
• Effective communication skills (both listening and speaking) and positive interpersonal skills.
• Strong sales acumen with the ability to sell Indiana Farmers Insurance products and pricing in the face of competition.
• Thorough and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.

Benefits

• Free Health insurance
• Free Dental insurance
• Free Vision insurance
• Free Life insurance
• Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• 2% 401k Company Match
• 11% 401k Company Contribution
• Excellent Paid Time Off
• Generous paid time for Parental Leave
• Day of Service
• Flexible Work Arrangements that include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote.
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• On-site fitness center
• Free and convenient parking

Pay

The starting salary for this position will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s skills, education, training, certifications, and relevant experience, as well as the scope and complexity of the role. The anticipated starting salary range for the Farm Lines Underwriter II position is $60,000-$82,000 and may vary based on the factors outlined above.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and can include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote options, determined by the position and business needs.