Ag Marketing Underwriter

Ag Marketing Underwriter

**Will be filled at the appropriate level based on experience**

Are you a go-getter with high initiative, a positive attitude and strong communication and relationship building skills? Do you come from an agriculture/farming background or have an Agribusiness college degree? Do you have insurance background in sales or underwriting? Do you love to help others succeed? Are you self-driven and able to work with limited direction? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!

We are seeking an Ag Marketing Underwriter that will be responsible for driving the acquisition of profitable new business through field underwriting work,  and collaboration with Farm Bureau Agents working with both prospective and current client-members throughout Central Utah.

Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do: As an Ag Marketing Underwriter, you will look at Agricultural risks alongside an agent before the policy is bound. You will be responsible for exercising underwriting judgments to determine rate and risk selection for Agricultural lines of business.  This includes making modifications, rejections, cancellations, and non-renewal decisions in accordance with our policy. You will also monitor the current book of business to reduce the company’s losses and conduct reinspections of existing accounts. In this position, it is important to have marketing, agriculture and insurance experience so you can build rapport with our client/members. As an Ag Marketing Underwriter, you will be working from home and have control over your territory to grow Ag business. You will cover and must reside along the Wasatch Front in order to cover central Utah from Delta to Vernal and from Salt Lake City to Fillmore.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

·               College degreeor equivalent insurance experience required.

·               An agribusiness degree is preferred or equivalent experience working in the operation of large farms/ranches Must have a strong understanding of farm business operations and the pain points of the customers we service.

·               Strong customer service skills are required, including solid verbal communication and business professional writing skills.

·               Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the agency force in addition to maintaining a positive, customer focused attitude at all times.

·               Must have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.

·               Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems.

·               Must stay  up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules and regulations to ensure government compliance and meet company guidelines.

·               Must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.

·               Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to travel. Typically, travel is during the workday (50%+) for field appointments within your assigned territory but may also include limited overnight travel. A company vehicle is provided.

·               Progress towards industry education is expected (AIC, AU, AFIS, CIC and CPCU).

What We Offer You: When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck.  You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities.  We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options.  We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. 

If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!  Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!