Associate UW 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 The Associate Underwriter II supports Farm Family agents, policyholders, and underwriters by applying risk‑based analysis to underwrite and service business at a policy and account level. Associate Underwriters are expected to underwrite and, if required, process policies in a timely and accurate manner; they are held to establish efficiency and quality standards. Advanced duties are assigned based upon state‑specific experience in the role. This may include but is not limited to large agency assignments with challenging state‑specific requirements or specialized assignments that require above‑average knowledge. They have increased level of authority to make decisions to accept and/or reject. Employees in this role are required to accurately record all hours worked and submit timesheets in accordance with company policy. Overtime may be assigned as business needs dictate, and employees are expected to work overtime when required. This is a 100% in‑office position. Candidates must be able to work on‑site at a designated company office during standard business hours. Essential Responsibilities Makes independent decisions regarding rating of policies/accounts and discount eligibility by using applicable rating manuals and written underwriting processes. Makes decisive risk selections decisions within authority limits to approve, refer, or reject all transactions. Responds to all correspondence including email and telephone inquiries from agents and third parties in a timely manner. Identifies and addresses submission requirement issues with agents to mitigate policy cancellations and/or non‑renewals. Corresponds with various state agencies to update insurance records for American National clients. Presents recommendations for improvements to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and to streamline the handling of policies/accounts. Researches state‑specific policies and guidelines in order to address agent inquiries. Qualifications / Experience Required High school diploma. Close attention to detail. Strong decision‑making skills. Excellent communication, in English, both written and verbal. Minimum of one year of work experience. The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate's experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Albany Pay Range: $16/hr - $23.40/hr

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Argonaut Management Services, Inc