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Agribusiness Underwriter at Chubb

Posted in Insurance 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Urbandale, Iowa





Job Description:

Underwrite agribusiness risks within specified limits of authority in a designated line or lines of business and/or from assigned agents in a manner that contributes to profit and growth.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Reviews new risk submissions, renewals, and endorsement requests within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.

  • Obtains additional information where necessary and analyzes all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting guidelines.

  • Reviews endorsements on existing policies to identify any change in original coverage or amounts.

  • Communicates with producers either written or orally to develop agent/underwriter relationships.

  • Assists in training of underwriting personnel as needed.

  • Encourage submission of targeted business and maintain liaisons with agents to obtain necessary underwriting information.

  • Make referrals to Senior Underwriter when necessary.

  • Performs special projects and other job duties as necessary.

High School or GED required and at least 6 months as an Underwriting Technician at Rain and Hail Agribusiness Division or at least 1-3 year of Property and Casualty insurance experience or a baccalaureate degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of rating, forms, and underwriting requirements for Agribusiness lines of insurance.

  • Analytical ability to evaluate underwriting risks within assigned authority limits.

  • Ability to read and understand company procedure manuals and apply information to work tasks.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

  • Ability to work well with people in a team environment.

  • Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with Company personnel, agents, outside resources, and customers.

  • Ability to train or assist in training of underwriter assistants and technician.

  • Ability to learn and use the company terminology, processes and systems.

  • Knowledge of general office practices.

  • Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.

  • Ability to remain calm and professional.

  • Ability to work from oral and written communications.

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and follow assigned duties through to completion.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.





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