Job Details

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Summary: Candidate will have a strong Farm/Agribusiness background as this position is responsible for achieving profitable underwriting results in support of growth and profit objectives by appropriate risk selection, agency relations, book management and development of the Enterprise Farm/Agribusiness and Monoline Auto (Auto Accel) program business opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Solicits and develops Farm/Agribusiness and Monoline Auto (Auto Accel) opportunities through relationship development and agency travel.

Underwrite new and renewal business for Farm/Agribusiness & Monoline Auto (Auto Accel) business including the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing.

Building and establishing underwriting guidelines and reference materials for Agribusiness.

Refers potential risks outside of your authority to department Team Lead and/or Manager after pre-underwriting is complete. Demonstrate knowledge of subject material through referral discussions and file documentation. Exhibit sound judgment in decision-making.

Analyzes quality, volume, mix of business and profit for assigned state. Identify trends in submission activity and works to meet production targets as established. Maintain policy retention and pricing objectives.

Maintains superior service that meets and exceeds department standards and as well as our Enterprise brand of service, trust and relationship.

Displays understanding ease of doing business (EODB) with customers.

Develop effective relationships with agents to meet production goals. Practice effective verbal and written communication skills and maintain professionalism in all work dealings.

Develops on-going working relationships with insurance producers and keeps them up-to-date on underwriting and/or product changes.

Maintains relationships with agencies, claims, Enterprise counterparts.

Responsible for agency travel to increase producer awareness of Enterprise underwriting appetites, philosophy and product offerings.

Develop and maintain full knowledge of all policy forms, coverages, rating plans and manuals for all lines written. Serve as a resource to our agents and share knowledge and experience with our underwriter team.

Maintain thorough and complete file documentation for all assigned accounts. Thought process should be evident and logical.

What You'll Bring To The Company:

• Bachelor's degree and/or CPCU designation strongly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of Agribusiness experience.
• Professional insurance designation (e.g. CPCU, AFIS, etc.) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to analyze and interpret underwriting manuals, policies.
• Working knowledge of ISO based products and services (i.e. rates, rules & forms).
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities of varying complexities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin and holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent). In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on employee feedback, including a cultural appreciation holiday, family formation benefits, compassionate care leave, and expanded categories of bereavement leave.

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment that welcomes and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We hire great talent from various backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength. We seek individuals that represent the diversity of our communities, including those of all abilities. A diverse workforce's collective ideas, opinions and creativity are necessary to deliver the innovative solutions and service our agency partners and customers need. Our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.

Our Associate Resource Groups help us create a more diverse and inclusive mindset and workplace. They also offer professional and personal growth opportunities. These voluntary groups are open to all associates and have formed to celebrate similarities of ethnicity/race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation and include Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Our Inclusive Culture Council, created in 2016, is focused on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach, all of which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth. Together, we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as people.

We are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace in all aspects, terms and conditions of employment and welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.

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