What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Field Underwriter (Atlanta) position at Farmers Insurance?
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- Partners with assigned agents to support the profitability and growth of their agencies through sound underwriting practices.
- Educates agents about commercial insurance products and assists in developing effective business plans.
- Performs work with limited guidance from senior team members or a supervisor.
- Travels to assigned agencies to support agents with their profitability, growth, and business retention objectives. Uses working knowledge of commercial insurance products to educate agents and assist with designing effective business plans that incorporate sound underwriting practices. Advises on underwriting philosophy, guidelines, practices, and risk appetite.
- Collaborates to implement marketing plans and initiatives. Trains agents and agency staff on property and casualty insurance products, with emphasis on commercial insurance. Uses working knowledge of underwriting principles and practices to evaluate commercial insurance applications. Analyzes data and assess applicant risk to determine coverage and premiums.
- Makes decisions to approve or reject applications. Underwrites commercial insurance policies within prescribed authority limits, up to the senior underwriting level. Seeks guidance and support from senior underwriters on unique or complex commercial business. Documents exceptions to established guidelines and important information related to underwriting decisions.
- Analyzes market conditions to learn and understand the commercial insurance environment. Uses market data and working knowledge of the insurance industry to recommend innovation and/or new product or service offerings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
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Job Location(s): US - GA - Atlanta-Summit
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