Commercial Marketing Underwriter

Commercial Marketing Underwriter - Field Do you have experience driving the acquisition of profitable new business by accepting, modifying, or rejecting various Commercial new business risk? Do you have experience reviewing underwriting guidelines and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and desired risk tolerance? If so, this Commercial Marketing Underwriter position could be a fit for you! Who we are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive. What You'll Do: Define, implement, and monitor a client service strategy consistent with the property/casualty companies. Partner with the Business Center Directors to support the alignment of Commercial operations within the eight states. Drive the acquisition of profitable new business through leads and fieldwork. Collaborate with Farm Bureau Agents. Assist agency staff in selecting and writing profitable Commercial business. Manage assigned underwriting tasks. Respond to and interpret Commercial underwriting questions and concerns. Assist with identifying target markets for the Commercial line of business. Identify and understand Commercial market segment needs and competitive trends. Present Commercial updates and share results with agency and key business partners. Adhere to Underwriting guidelines and best practices. Partner with the Commercial Business Development Specialist to capitalize on prospecting and marketing strategies. Assess risk and make underwriting decisions independent of others, while also assisting less experienced CMUs with preparing 360 valuations, ISO ratings, and inspections. What it takes to join our team: • College degree or equivalent plus three years of relevant insurance experience required. Marketing and/or Underwriting experience preferred. • Required skills include customer service, team orientation, interpersonal and technical/business/industry regulations related skills. • Must have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. • Must keep up-to-date regarding local, state and federal rules and regulations to insure government compliance and meet company guidelines. • Ability to work under pressure and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals. • Must be able to meet deadlines. • Microsoft Word and Excel skills preferred. • Travel required (approx. 50% (+)) including overnight and must be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions. • Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record according to Fleet Safety guidelines. • Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position. • Ability to read, write and speak the English language. • Reasonably regular and predictable attendance. What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility and cafeteria. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener! Work Authorization/Sponsorship Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.