Job Description

• Analyzes information on new and renewal business in order to accept, price, modify or reject business within delegated authority level.

• Refers business beyond delegated authority to appropriate authority level with a complete analysis and recommendation for accepting or rejecting the risk.

• Reviews and applies information from all departments on changes that apply to underwriting issues.

• Explains coverage(s), rules forms, and be able to explain decisions to agents/brokers, company personnel, and policy holders as needed or required.

• Participates in Underwriting Audits.

• Attain and maintain knowledge of current market trends, conditions and competition in the marketplace.

• Pursue continuing education as either assigned or necessary.

• Respond to regulatory and compliance issues.

• Assist in the education of branch associates regarding insurance issues.

• Perform other duties as requested by the Vice President of Underwriting, and/or local Branch Leadership. Screens new applications for accuracy, completeness, and acceptability.

• Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.

• Attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or similar preferred.

• CPCU designated preferred.

• Computer literate.

• A minimum of three (3) years of Farm/Ag Workers Compensation underwriting experience

• Must be knowledgeable of ISO and NCCI rating and coverage forms.

• Good communication skills both oral and written.

• Ability to handle multi-tasking.

• Sit, stand, walk/ambulatory.

• Ability to lift 10 pounds