Crop Insurance Underwriter

American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Crop Insurance Underwriter to work out of our Fargo, ND office. As a member of our policy administration team, you will be responsible for underwriting activities for our Crop Insurance business.

If you have a background or interest in crop insurance and agriculture, enjoy building relationships, have strong research, organization and communications skills this might be a great position for you. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Reporting to the Regional Office Manager, the Crop insurance Underwriter will be responsible for:

• Accepting, modifying or canceling crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications according to Risk Management Agency (RMA), industry, state regulatory and company procedures
• Entering Application/Change Forms, Production Reports, Acreage Reports, Quality Control and Claims related forms
• Handling policy transfer requests
• Auditing reported policy information including Coverage, Production, Acreage, Claims, Quality Control records, farming practices, and reported entities
• Performing premium estimates for crop insurance policies
• Researching and answering crop policy questions from agents, insureds, and adjusters
• Running and auditing data reports to ensure compliance and accuracy of policy information
• Helping to train agents on Crop Insurance as well as reviewing marketing materials relating to the products and sales of Crop Insurance.
• Attending company and industry training sessions
• Processing incoming paper and electronic mail
• Documenting and storing policy information in accordance with company procedures
  
  

What you will bring to this position:

• Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service-related position.
• Crop insurance, insurance, and/or underwriting experience is preferred
• 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
  
  

This is a hybrid role working out of the Fargo office at least two days a week and one additional day within a two-week period.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $60,000. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.