Farm & Agribusiness Underwriter

To underwrite agricultural lines of insurance. To implement company philosophy and underwriting guidelines in the acceptance and rejection of risks, pricing, classification, hazard recognition, and providing service to policyholders, Farm Bureau Insurance agents, Great Lakes Agribusiness agents, and their staff.

Evaluate, examine and/or physically survey risks submitted for coverage by Farm Bureau Insurance agents and Great Lakes Agribusiness Insurance agents. Accept, modify or reject risks based upon all relevant information available, including guidelines, directives, inspections and claims information.

Properly classify and rate risks, verify coverage amounts and develop appropriate premium. Work with Farm Bureau Insurance agents, Great Lakes Agribusiness Insurance agents, and in some cases insureds, to determine exposure and appropriate coverages.

Monitor exposure of individual risks by the review of pictures, inspections, claims, consumer reports, renewal surveys, audits and communications with Farm Bureau Insurance and Great Lakes Agribusiness Insurance agents.

Required

Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience may be considered.

Minimum six months at the Associate Underwriter position level or equivalent experience required.

Two to four years of relevant experience required.

Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Associate in Personal Insurance (API), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), AAIC Ag Advisor, or Farm Bureau Tech Underwriting training required, or one must be completed within 24 months of hire.

Other equivalent education or farm and agribusiness underwriting experience may be considered.

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is preferred.

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