Farm Underwriter
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Indianapolis, IN
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Sales / Marketing
- Evaluates insurance for acceptability and appropriate pricing.
- Evaluates risks according to underwriting guidelines and experience and recommends risk improvement and/or loss control measures to achieve the appropriate rate for the risk.
- As a member of the underwriting team, work with a variety of internal and external partners to ensure prompt and efficient service to our customers and participate in ongoing learning and technical development.
- Balances and continuously improves performance in underwriting, customer service and productivity to meet Company goals.
- Learn and demonstrate proper documentation of the final decision on applications to ensure policies are issued or declined accurately, while adhering to compliance regulations.
- Interacts with agents and other customers to gather information, discuss cases or other underwriting information in a professional and effective manner that contributes to company profit and growth goals.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred and a commitment to complete industry continuing education.
- Farm background and experience is preferred.
- Ability to learn Company product portfolio, retention limits, reinsurance procedures and the Company's philosophy regarding reinsurance submissions.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Effective utilization of computer systems for essential job functions, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with IFBI processing systems as assigned.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both written correspondence and verbal communication.
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to collaborate with underwriting team members and agents.
About the company
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Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has protected fellow Hoosiers for more than 85 years. Organized in 1934 by Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., our family of companies has grown to include insurance products for auto, life, home, business and farm. Banking and other financial services and products are also available.
With a home office in downtown Indianapolis and local offices in all 92 counties, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance serves Hoosiers with more than 450 agents and nearly 1,200 employees, who live and work throughout the state. Our company is a leader in auto and homeowners insurance and the largest writer of farm insurance in the Hoosier state.
Our mission is to support Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. and its members by being the premier provider of insurance and financial products and services in the communities we serve. Our vision is to provide distinctive products, service and solutions that enhance the financial health of our clients and our company.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is committed to sharing our success with the communities we serve. We contribute talent, time and treasure to programs and sponsorships that advance our state and contribute to the social fabric in communities across Indiana. We concentrate on youth and agriculture, and we also support wellness, safety, and community services, as well as civic, economic and cultural programs. Our giving is enhanced by Farm Bureau family members who are personally committed to the causes addressed.