[Hiring] Crop Insurance Underwriter @Sompo International

Role Description

AgriSompo has a unique opportunity for an experienced Crop Insurance Underwriter on our Southeast team. This position can be based fully remote in Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, or North Carolina.

Our Southeast team reviews, analyzes and inspects:

• Insurance contracts
• Application and production reports
• Acreage report processing
• Research and written agreement processing
• Scanning and policy reviews

We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Assess insurance documents such as applications, production reports, acreage reports, and apply underwriting rules.
• Obtain documentation from agents and follow up on required clarification.
• Meet agent deadlines established by Risk Management Agency (RMA) policy and procedure.
• Data entry including policy information, production data, acreage report data, etc., and updates records.
• Confirm accuracy of information against edits and correct errors.
• Evaluate existing coverage amounts to determine benefit amounts.
• Contact agents to clarify and correct any inconsistent information.
• Maintain effective, professional, and productive agent relationships.
• Answer calls and emails from agents and research agent questions.
• Attend training classes to further education and knowledge within the crop insurance industry.
• Confirm and/or verify policy forms in accordance with RMA guidelines and approve acceptance.
• Work on Policy Acceptance and Storage System (PASS) Errors.
• Conduct policy and procedure research.
• Conduct policy reviews including but not limited to applications, production, acreage, and quality assurance.
• Process Written Agreements.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MPCI program and the applicable underwriting rules and procedures.
• Ability to learn and understand what information is needed to process insurance policies, FCIC rules and regulations, policy provision, etc.
• Ability to understand printed policy information, such as manuals, handbooks, and actuarial documents and to apply information to work tasks.
• Basic keyboarding skills, ten-key skills, and the ability to enter information rapidly and accurately into the computer.
• Ability to comprehend agents’ questions and concerns over the telephone and to provide correct, courteous answers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with company personnel, outside resources, and customers.
• Ability to learn and apply company terminology, processes, and systems.
• Ability to learn and develop skills in the use of department equipment.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.
• Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
• Ability to work from oral and written communications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.

Requirements

• Education: Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Required – Experience in crop insurance. Preferred – 0-3 years related experience.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.