Grange Insurance · 2 weeks ago
CL Specialty Sr. Underwriter (Agribusiness)- remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expGrange Insurance is an insurance provider founded in 1935, focused on offering auto, home, and business insurance protection. The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for achieving profitable underwriting results by selecting appropriate risks and developing relationships with agents in the Agribusiness sector.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Solicits and develops Farm/Agribusiness and Monoline Auto (Auto Accel) opportunities through relationship development and agency travel
Underwrite new and renewal business for Farm/Agribusiness & Monoline Auto (Auto Accel) business including the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
Building and establishing underwriting guidelines and reference materials for Agribusiness
Refers potential risks outside of your authority to department Team Lead and/or Manager after pre-underwriting is complete. Demonstrate knowledge of subject material through referral discussions and file documentation. Exhibit sound judgment in decision-making
Analyzes quality, volume, mix of business and profit for assigned state. Identify trends in submission activity and works to meet production targets as established. Maintain policy retention and pricing objectives
Maintains superior service that meets and exceeds department standards and as well as our Enterprise brand of service, trust and relationship
Displays understanding ease of doing business (EODB) with customers
Develop effective relationships with agents to meet production goals. Practice effective verbal and written communication skills and maintain professionalism in all work dealings
Develops on-going working relationships with insurance producers and keeps them up-to-date on underwriting and/or product changes
Maintains relationships with agencies, claims, Enterprise counterparts
Responsible for agency travel to increase producer awareness of Enterprise underwriting appetites, philosophy and product offerings
Develop and maintain full knowledge of all policy forms, coverages, rating plans and manuals for all lines written. Serve as a resource to our agents and share knowledge and experience with our underwriter team
Maintain thorough and complete file documentation for all assigned accounts. Thought process should be evident and logical
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or CPCU designation strongly desired
Minimum of 5 years of Agribusiness experience
Extensive knowledge of and ability to analyze and interpret underwriting manuals, policies
Working knowledge of ISO based products and services (i.e. rates, rules & forms)
Ability to build effective relationships
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels in the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities of varying complexities
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential
Exceptional customer service skills
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Strong attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Preferred
Professional insurance designation (e.g. CPCU, AFIS, etc.) preferred
Benefits
Cultural appreciation holiday
Family formation benefits
Compassionate care leave
Expanded categories of bereavement leave
Company
Grange Insurance
Grange Insurance provides tips and articles for our policyholders & agents to help you stay informed about home, business & life insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl McRae Lebens
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Jeremiah Johnson
Vice President, Commercial Lines Sales & Sales and Marketing, Strategy, and Operations
Recent News
2025-12-11
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