Senior Underwriter, Regional Commercial-Farm

The Opportunity As a Senior Commercial Farm Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of farm property risks, either in a new business or renewal underwriting capacity. While previous farm underwriting experience is an asset, it is not required. If you have a solid understanding of commercial risks, we offer a comprehensive training program that will equip you with the technical knowledge and expertise needed to underwrite agricultural risks effectively. What to Expect You will be responsible for underwriting and servicing a national Farm and commercial portfolio. You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required You’ll provide technical support to brokers You’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business You’ll leverage tools, resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions What you Bring University degree in any discipline or a 2-year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing environment You have strong problem-solving abilities and well-developed analytical skills You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others Salary Range : $59,300-$109,200