Commercial Underwriter

Commercial Underwriter

Do you have experience underwriting renewals, policy changes, and audits? Can you review underwriting guidelines and process to ensure compliance with regulations? If so, this Sr. Commercial Underwriter I position could be a fit for you!

Who we are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our clients/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars, and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We are proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our clients/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What you'll do:

· Respond and resolve customer service requests in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner for external customers, departmental staff, and other FBL personnel always.

· Accept, modify, or reject new application submissions as well as policy changes, review premium audits, and prepare policy renewals.

· Assist agents in preparing presentations and quotes for prospects or client members.

· Assist in developing and modifying existing guidelines to ensure they produce desired results.

· Assist in making presentations and recommendations for updating procedure guidelines and new markets.

· Be available to support agents in the field with education for agents and client/members and presentations when needed for information gathering and closing presentations.

· Attendance required at all company or departmental meetings.

· Other duties as assigned.

What it takes to join our team:

• College degree or equivalent is required plus at least seven years relevant work experience required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills are required.
• Computer/keyboard skills as appropriate to this position.
• Knowledge of all Farm Bureau inquiry systems, automated rating systems, underwriting manuals, valuation software for buildings and vehicles, and industry specific websites to support underwriting activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required due to travel.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.

What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Currently, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.

* Will fill this position at appropriate level.