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The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The D​ivision is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

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Great American's Crop Division is currently seeking an Associate Underwriter in our Fargo, IL office. Position level is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits Include:

Competitive pay rates

Medical, dental, and vision plans (must be full time)

Excellent 401(k) plan

19 days of paid time off accrued, plus 8 paid holidays per year (must be full time)

Employee wellness programs and more

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Applies rules and guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations.  Reviews, documents, and/or underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.

May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with RMA procedure.

Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory and/or agency(ies).

Reviews premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.

Reviews insurance applications and other risk documentation.  Reviews underwriting requirements and refers applications, endorsement requests, or other correspondence for further underwriting analysis when outside of written authority.

Gathers information on new and renewal business and change requests to support underwriter decision making.

Investigates discrepancies in the information gathered.

Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.

Analyzes individual risk pricing for new business submissions and renewals within written authority.

Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.

Communicates with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues.  Researches and responds to questions from agents.

May provide support to underwriter(s).

Organizes the underwriting information to speed decision making on the part of the underwriter.

May include "template" policy review and actions such as endorsement within assigned authority level.

Provides information that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The level of this role, Associate Underwriter I – IV, will be dependent on candidate experience and qualifications.

Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under close supervision and technical direction. Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature. Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment. Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems.  Foundational written and verbal skills. Works within standard, established authority limits.

Business Unit:

Crop

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.