Field Underwriter

POSITION TITLE: Field Underwriter

STATUS: Exempt

COMPENSATION RANGE: $65,000 - $69,000 Annually

LOCATION: Field based position that does require traveling in the territory listed below. Company Auto provided with covered gas, insurance, and maintenance. Applicants must reside in the state of Virginia to be considered for the position, no relocation assistance offered.

• Central/Northern VA, Upper Piedmont & Shenandoah Valley

REPORTS TO: Field Underwriting Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Underwriting & Policy Services

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Work closely with individual agents and underwriters to analyze and underwrite risk exposures on new and renewal business
• Manage and schedule appointments with agents and complete surveys, inspection reports, and other information to ensure accurate policy proposals
• Serve as accessible resource for coverage and valuation questions and be considered a reliable specialist for farm and commercial lines of business
• Analyze accounts, coordinating with underwriters and Claims as needed, and communicate decisions to agents, underwriters and management
• Assist in monitoring books of business within assigned territory and report trends and observations to supervisor and underwriters
• Promote trusted relationships between agents and underwriters through education, technical assistance and superior customer service
• Actively support and encourage the achievement of company profitability, growth and retention goals
• Exemplify our corporate core values: Commit, Collaborate and Innovate

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Accept, reject, cancel, or alter policies of insurance
• Maintain a high degree of expertise in all lines of business
• Communicate via phone, email and face to face discussions with agents, underwriters and customers
• Develop and deliver educational presentations for agents, underwriters, Claims personnel, policyholders and outside groups
• Support agents in the solicitation of farm and commercial accounts
• Participation in agent, agency and Underwriting meetings
• Become a Certified Remote Pilot and operate drone during inspections
• All other duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Vice President

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years underwriting experience or equivalent Property & Casualty experience

MINIMUM SKILL QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of initiative and self-motivation while being adaptable and flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including oral presentation abilities
• Capability to work independently and effectively with limited supervision and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Proven decision-making skills through effective problem-solving and negotiation
• Strong team orientation involving cooperative communication and collaboration
• Comfortable with internet research and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory approximately 75% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Farming/agricultural experience with knowledge of operations and equipment
• Insurance course work and related designations (CPCU, CIC, AU, AFIS, etc.)

At VA Farm Bureau, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including ongoing job development and support in all roles, paid training and continuing education reimbursement, medical and dental insurance available on your first day, generous employee 401K contribution, excellent Paid Time off (PTO) plan and more!

Virginia Farm Bureau Companies provide equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, orientation or veteran status.