Associate Crop Insurance Underwriter

Job Description

Job Description

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for an entry level Associate Crop Insurance Underwriter in our Fargo corporate office. As a member of our Policy Underwriting team, you will be responsible for various administrative and underwriting activities for our Crop Insurance business.

The Associate Crop Insurance Underwriter will be responsible for:

• Processing and organizing all incoming mail and electronic correspondence for the Underwriting Department
• Processing and underwriting various policy forms such as but not limited to Direct Deposit requests, Transfer of Coverage and Indemnity requests, Policy Applications and Coverage forms
• Processing and entering premium payments into the underwriting system, and making daily deposits
• Processing and sending incoming and outgoing transfer requests to other Crop Insurance Companies
• Maintaining and entering data into excel spreadsheets
• Mailing letters and other policy documents to insureds and agents, researching and responding, to agent calls and email inquiries
• Assisting with organizing underwriting events and meetings
• Running reports for underwriting team and underwriting managers
• Initially reviews underwriting documents and refers those documents to underwriters for further analysis
• Auditing processed documents for errors

What you will bring to this position:

• Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service-related position
• Research and organization skills, along with strong customer service skills
• The ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office experience

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $43,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We do not sponsor employment visas and are unable to take over an employment visa from another employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY employer without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

AFBIS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; company funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program; and other benefits.

AFBIS participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.