[Hiring] Ag Marketing Underwriter @FBL Financial Group, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter that will be responsible for reviewing existing Ag business and driving the acquisition of profitable new business opportunities through leads and field work, specifically with in person client/member interaction. In this role, you will collaborate with Farm Bureau Agents working with both prospective and current client-members throughout Nebraska.

As an Ag Marketing Underwriter, you will:

• Look at Ag properties alongside an agent before the policy is bound.
• Exercise underwriting judgments to determine rate and risk selection for the Ag line business.
• Make modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with our policy.
• Monitor the current book of business to reduce the company’s losses.
• Work from home and have control over your territory to grow Ag business.
• Cover and must reside in or close to South East Nebraska.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent plus 1+ years of relevant insurance experience required. Ag/farming experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills are required, including solid verbal communication and business professional writing skills.
• Must maintain a positive, customer focused attitude at all times.
• Must have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems.
• Must keep up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules and regulations to ensure government compliance and meet company guidelines.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.
• Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to travel (typically 50%+ for field appointments within your assigned territory).
• Progress towards industry education is expected (AIC, AU, AFIS, CIC and CPCU).

Benefits

• Enhanced 401K with a match.
• Low cost health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
• Company car and cell phone.