Farm Field Underwriter

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs risk assessment and field underwriting for new and insured farms.
• Conducts various levels of farm training for new and veteran agents.
• Assists agents with quotes, cost estimators, competitor contracts, and sales of farm and crop hail products.
• Inspects unique farm risks as requested by home office farm underwriters.
• Collaborates with home office farm underwriter on risks outside of company guidelines.
• Works closely with commercial field underwriting department.
• Participates in ongoing learning and technical development.

 Knowledge and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of farm underwriting, agricultural industry, or sales experience.
• Possess a strong agricultural background.
• Ability to obtain P&C license and FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• AFIS, AAI, API, or AINS designations preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, customer service, and political savvy skills.
• Strong organizational/workflow and training/teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and handle stressful situations on short timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, build strong relationships, and stay current with corporate/industry/agricultural/commercial changes.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel® and company/industry programs.

Physical & Environmental Work Requirements

This position involves hands-on work in a variety of agricultural environments. Candidates must be comfortable and capable of performing duties under the following conditions:

• Outdoor Work in All Weather Conditions:
  Team members regularly work outside throughout the year and must be prepared for exposure to heat, cold, snow, rain, mud, dust, and variable temperatures.
• Entry Into Livestock Confinement Facilities:
  The role requires routine entry into hog, chicken, and turkey confinement barns. This includes working around live animals and agricultural environments with associated odors, noise, and biosecurity protocols.
• Biosecurity Procedures:
  To prevent disease transmission, employees may be required to follow strict biosecurity measures. This can include shower-in/shower-out protocols, which require removing all personal clothing and jewelry, using facility-issued garments, and repeating the process upon exit.
• General Physical Expectations:
  The position may involve walking on uneven or muddy ground, standing for extended periods, lifting or moving equipment or supplies, and performing tasks that require general physical stamina.

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