Crop Insurance Specialist-Underwriter

EXPERIENCED CROP INSURANCE SPECIALIST/UNDERWRITER

HOME OFFICE – WEST DES MOINES

(will only consider remote for a very experienced Crop Insurance Underwriter)

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we are headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

As an experienced Crop Insurance Specialist/Underwriter at FMH, you will examine insurance documents and applications, production reports, and acreage reports, and apply underwriting regulations for multi-peril, crop, hail, and private product crop insurance that enable America’s farmers to clothe, feed, and fuel the world. We are looking to hire the right person to work in our West Des Moines office and will only consider full-time remote if the candidate has a wealth of crop insurance underwriting experience.

BENEFITS:

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in Home Office, 2 days WFH), after training is complete
• Paid Parental Leave and Caregiver Leave
• Employee appreciation events 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: At least five or more years of experience underwriting (crop insurance underwriting highly desired), or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, or related field preferred (Associates degree required).
• Skills: Exceptional customer service skills; mapping and precision agriculture knowledge beneficial; proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Experienced Crop Insurance Specialist/Underwriter at FMH, you will be responsible for:

• Primary point of contact for Underwriting needs on a national level for agency force. 
• Assists agencies as they align with FMH growth strategies. 
• Completes contract reviews as assigned by Legal and Compliance department.
• Actively and effectively serves as the primary subject matter expert on IT projects that encompass highly complex and/or new product processes.
• Proficient in all RMA ROE (Regional Office Exception) processes and procedures. 
• Collaborates with the Data Analyst team and derives solutions for complex error resolution issues.
• Proficient in all mapping functionalities.

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply today through our website!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE).  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.