Sompo · 5 days ago
AgriSompo Senior Underwriter
Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expSompo is a company focused on providing exceptional insurance services, and they are seeking a Senior Underwriter for their AgriSompo division. The role involves reviewing and analyzing insurance contracts, maintaining agent relationships, and ensuring compliance with policy guidelines while delivering outstanding customer service.
Health InsuranceInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service
Obtain policy from agents
Verify correctness of applications
Verify acreage and production reports
Research agent questions
Meet agent deadlines established by Risk Management Agency (RMA) policy and procedure
Teach agents to use the system
Review applications for renewals
Data Entry including policy information, production data, acreage report data, etc. and updates records. Confirms accuracy of information
Maintain effective, professional, and productive agent relationships
Answer calls and emails from agents and research agent questions
Attend training classes to further education and knowledge within the crop insurance industry
Obtain knowledge of a variety of crop insurance requirements
Confirm and verify policy forms in accordance with RMA guidelines and approve acceptance
Interpret FCIC policies
Work Policy Acceptance and Storage System (PASS) Errors and help train other Underwriters how to access and work errors
Submit and process RMA exceptions
Process production and acreage reports
Conduct policy Reviews including but not limited to, applications, production, acreage, and quality assurance
Excellent customer service skills with ability to keep customers as the top priority
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to perform work without direct supervision
Complete assigned reviews
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in crop insurance
Knowledge of the MPCI program and the applicable underwriting rules and procedures
Ability to learn and understand what information is needed to process insurance policies, FCIC rules and regulations, policy provision, etc
Ability to understand printed policy information, such as manuals, handbooks, and actuarial documents and to apply information to work tasks
Basic keyboarding skills, ten-key skills, and the ability to enter information rapidly and accurately into the computer
Ability to comprehend agents' questions and concerns over the telephone and to provide correct, courteous answers
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with company personnel, outside resources and customers
Ability to learn and apply company terminology, processes, and systems
Ability to learn and develop skills in the use of department equipment
Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations
Ability to remain calm and professional
Ability to work well with people in a team environment
Ability to work from oral and written communications
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required
Able to work in a team environment
Use of general office equipment
Train other Underwriting team members
Preferred
5+ years related experience preferred
Benefits
Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
Vision benefits.
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.
Company
Sompo
We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance
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