American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Crop Insurance Underwriter to work out of our Fargo, ND office. As a member of our policy administration team, you will be responsible for underwriting activities for our Crop Insurance business.
If you have a background or interest in crop insurance and agriculture, enjoy building relationships, have strong research, organization and communications skills this might be a great position for you. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.
Reporting to the Regional Office Manager, the Crop insurance Underwriter will be responsible for:
- 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
- Documenting and storing policy information in accordance with company procedures
What you will bring to this position:
- Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service-related position.
- Crop insurance, insurance, and/or underwriting experience is preferred
- 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
This is a hybrid role working out of the Fargo office at least two days a week and one additional day within a two-week period.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $60,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
AFBIS offers a competitive benefits package that includes 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; and other benefits.
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