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ProAg · 1 day ago

Executive Underwriter - Specialty

Iowa - West Des Moines

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

ProAg is a leading insurer known for its commitment to integrity, loyalty, and customer service. They are seeking an Executive Underwriter – Specialty to enhance business growth by building relationships with agents and overseeing the underwriting process for profitability and expansion.

AgricultureAgTechInsurance

Responsibilities

Develop business plans with agencies that improve book performance for profitability, retention, premium growth, and new business production

Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and related documents to classify and assess each risk, determine acceptability, assign rating, indicate endorsements and limits, and determine appropriate pricing

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

Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regards to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines

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

UnderwritingNegotiationLeadershipData-centered decision makingAgriculture insurance knowledgeResourcefulnessTrust buildingCommunication skillsCustomer focus

Required

Approximately six years of relevant and progressive professional experience

At least two years of leadership experience, guiding teams to meet their goals

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience

Ability to negotiate to enable business outcomes that support ProAg's strategic goals

Utilize with a data-centered approach when making business and tactical decisions

Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

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