Underwriter II

Company Farm Family Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description This role performs risk assessments for all available products andassistlower-level underwriters with problem cases. This role is beginning to work with more complex policies and developingexpertise. Essential Responsibilities: Participates in rate-making meetings and in conversations with product/pricing, field management, marketing, etc. to share their thoughts, input, andobservedtrends for their region or line of business. Shares more directlyobservedtrends or individual input and advocates what they feel pricing should be. Handles multiple contracts that are increasing in complexity (general personal lines and first-level commercial lines) that theyare responsible forunderstanding anddemonstratesan intermediate to proficient level of being able to apply these in their daily responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to work within significant gray areas with multiple different rating mechanisms, coverage options, and evaluation of eligibility. These individual measures that can be adjusted as part of a negotiation are significant in quantityand alsooverall impact. Monitors performance of agents and are expected to address performance issues or recognize achievements independently withagent,manager involvement is only needed when resolution is not reached. Visits field at least once per year, ideallytwo to threevisits in which interaction with field members and clients is necessary. Works with agents to resolve field processing errors. Presents content to agencies in person or electronically. Qualifications / Experience Required: Associate degree. Two to four years of experience. Supervisory/management experience not applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor'sdegreepreferred butnot required.Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies. Some P&C industry and/or Farming or Commercial industry knowledge. AINS, API certification. Applicable designation strongly preferred, or progress towards. Occupational Requirements: The position requires ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information. A person in this position normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments. The position requires physical presence in company office. This position is an Individual Contributor. The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Chicago or NY pay range 56k - 76k PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at . Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Core Values At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.