What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Account Executive position at ProAg?
Grow with Confidence
The ideal candidate for this position would be located near one of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS or West Des Moines, IA This position can be remote or hybrid as well.
ProAg is looking for an Executive Underwriter to join our team who is innovative, can build relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our underwriting staff builds meaningful, long-lasting relationships and serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external customers.
While our nation weathers economic storms, ProAg, a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, is positioned as a financially strong and well-capitalized insurer. We’re known for our quick response and fast, accurate claims settlement. We understand how important this is because many of us are farmers and ranchers ourselves. With more than 90 years of service to our agents & insureds, we stand committed to continuing the principles that ProAg was founded on: Integrity, Loyalty and Customer Service.
In This Exciting Opportunity You Will
The ideal candidate for the Underwriter position will have demonstrated success in the primary areas of focus and responsibility.
Experience – Ideally, The Successful Candidate Will Have
The ideal candidate for this position would be located near one of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS or West Des Moines, IA This position can be remote or hybrid as well.
ProAg is looking for an Executive Underwriter to join our team who is innovative, can build relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our underwriting staff builds meaningful, long-lasting relationships and serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external customers.
While our nation weathers economic storms, ProAg, a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, is positioned as a financially strong and well-capitalized insurer. We’re known for our quick response and fast, accurate claims settlement. We understand how important this is because many of us are farmers and ranchers ourselves. With more than 90 years of service to our agents & insureds, we stand committed to continuing the principles that ProAg was founded on: Integrity, Loyalty and Customer Service.
In This Exciting Opportunity You Will
- Develop business plans with agencies that improve book performance for profitability, retention, premium growth, and new business production.
- Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and related documents to classify and assess each risk, determine acceptability, assign rating, indicate endorsements and limits, and determine appropriate pricing.
- Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff.
- Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regards to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines.
- Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.
- Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate for the Underwriter position will have demonstrated success in the primary areas of focus and responsibility.
Experience – Ideally, The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Approximately six years of relevant and progressive professional experience.
- Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience but is not required.
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
- Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment.
- Ensures Accountability. Takes personal responsibility and ownership of successes and challenges.
- Communicates Effectively. Actively seeks out and communicates with key stakeholders in all situations.
- Resourcefulness. Determines how to meet customer and employee needs and finds the resources to get it done.
- Customer Focus. Every interaction is a customer and is handled with empathy and seriousness.
- Instills Trust. Makes intentions clear and meets shared challenges together, showing respect for the relationship and the team.