ProAg · 6 hours ago
Underwriter
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expProAg is a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, known for its strong financial position and commitment to customer service. They are seeking an Associate Underwriter or Underwriter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on reviewing policy documents and building relationships with clients and internal teams.
AgricultureAgTechInsurance
Responsibilities
Evaluate new and renewal policy documents to determine acceptability and ensure acceptance. Some policy rating and pricing may be necessary based on type of policy
Contact and respond to verbal and written inquiries from customers within designated timeframe to provide appropriate information and serve as an underwriting resource
Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff
Prepare quotations for agents and answer questions from agents, policyholder, or prospects
Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies
Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
A minimum of two years of relevant and progressive professional experience
Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience
Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment
Benefits
Competitive salary
Employee benefit package
Company
ProAg
ProAg delivers crop insurance that provides a level of security to farmers & ranchers, who operate at the mercy of the weather and markets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kendall Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Russ Klein
Chief Financial Officer
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