Associate Underwriter, Remote

Associate Underwriter

Location: USA - Remote

Reports To: Underwriter Supervisor

Employment Type: Full Time

ProAg is looking for an Associate Underwriter or Underwriter to join our team who is innovative, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for reviewing annual policy documents to ensure adherence to federal and company guidelines. Our underwriting staff builds meaningful, long-lasting relationships with agents and serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external customers.

Review policy information for crop insurance coverage, proper rating, and other information to determine if application is acceptable for the available program or selected coverage.

Contact and respond to verbal and written inquiries from brokers within designated timeframe to provide appropriate information and serve as an underwriting resource.

Verify rates of policies or check previously rated policies for proper rating using the tools available such as the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and ProAg quoting applications.

Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.

Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures.

Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement, or cancellation.

Analyze and research detailed policy information related to Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) error resolution and resolve any uncleared items.

Read and interpret FCIC documents.

Ensure compliance with organization policies and government regulations including all deadlines associated with sales closing dates (SCDs), acreage reporting dates (ARDs), production reporting dates (PRDs), accounting cutoffs, and fund designations.

Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regard to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines.

Develop understanding of various factors that affect and influence policy rating and risk.

Assist with data entry as needed.

Attend required training sessions.

Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience preferred.

A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.

Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment

Basic life and disability insurance

20 days of PTO, three floating holidays, approximately 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off

Access to our award-winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription

Our crop insurance professionals work each day to bring peace of mind and protection to American farmers and ranchers. We offer a career with purpose as you support the farmers and ranchers who create food, fuel, and fiber for the world.

Personal connections: We combine personal connections with powerful resources, thanks to our culture and the backing of Tokio Marine HCC.

ProAg, a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, is positioned as a financially strong and well-capitalized insurer with an AM Best rating of A++. Integrity, Loyalty, and Customer Service.

Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other exciting locations. With the strength and stability that comes from being a member of the Tokio Marine Group, and more than fifty years of growth, profitability, and stability, we offer important insurance products that most people don’t even know exist. Every policy we write is special, enabling our clients to do amazing things.

The hired applicant will be offered pay within the entire range based on the candidate’s geographic location, qualifications, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, such as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 USC § 1033(e))(the “VCCLEA”), which restricts financial institutions and insurers such as TMHCC from employing individuals with certain types of criminal convictions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.