What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Underwriting - Agribusiness position at FCCI Services Inc.?
Are you an insurance professional who would like to work for an ethical company with a clear vision and strong financials? FCCI Insurance Group writes property & casualty lines in 20 states, and we’re expanding steadily. FCCI has been in business since 1959 and is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Our success is built on strong partnerships with independent insurance agents who value our excellent loss control, claims and customer service. If you share our commitment to integrity and excellent service and want to work for a company you can be proud of, we want to hear from you.
We are currently seeking an experienced Agribusiness Underwriting Director who will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Agribusiness risk control and underwriting teams in FCCI’s regional footprint of Florida/Georgia, Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southwest states. The selected candidate will be responsible for the management, development, and profitability of all commercial agribusiness and farm accounts through sound underwriting principles reflective of company policy. Core competencies needed for success in this role include: solid strategic leadership, excellent technical expertise, proven record of results on key initiatives, agency management, and relationship building skills. The preferred location for this leadership position is in our Home Office in Sarasota, FL.
In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Family Leave
- Competitive PTO & Holidays
- Recognition & Bonus Programs
- Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Volunteer Time
- 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing
The salary range for this position is $141,236-$217,500 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com.
Drug Free Workplace (*Pre-employment drug screen is conducted for all positions)
Experience
Required- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; NOTE - Relevant, progressively responsible work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education
- Minimum eight years commercial, multi-line, P&C marketing and underwriting experience preferably with Commercial Ag/Farm products
- Three or more years leadership experience leading an underwriting team
- Relevant experience managing and developing the skills of commercial underwriting staff
- Strong knowledge of underwriting processes, coverages, tools and company products and services, along with hands-on underwriting technical experience
- Excellent knowledge of the independent agency system, particularly within the Agribusiness arena
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, relationship building, and presentation skills
- Ability to analyze, define and solve problems; the use of good judgment and decision-making
- Ability to determine customer needs, provide solutions and price business appropriately
- Solid working knowledge of economic data, analysis and analysis tools
- Industry designations are preferred - AFIS, CPCU, etc.
Salary : $141,236 - $217,500
