Field Underwriter

Sr. Underwriter

American National is hiring for a Commercial/Agriculture Senior Underwriter. This position underwrites new and renewal commercial and agricultural business over an assigned territory. The Senior Underwriter will maintain relationships with agent partners and teammates, providing support on coverage, rating, risk appetite, system inquiries, and more. They will also take the lead on assigned projects and provide departmental support as a subject matter expert.

What will you do?

• Evaluate new business, policy changes, and renewal accounts working within specified guidelines to make decisions and knowingly take risk.

• Practice effective communication to agency and internal partners while providing underwriting support.

• Understand form language and be able to provide coverage and class code opinions.

• Help manage and update underwriting guidelines.

• Coordinate with manager and other internal partners to identify regional specific needs and issues affecting their assigned territory.

• Be proactive in field outreach and communicating with assigned territory.

• Engage field partners to facilitate strong prospecting and focus market production.

• Understand and make decisions on multiple products associated with commercial and agriculture accounts.

• Monitor workflow and communicate observations of trends, agent or system performance issues, or other areas of opportunity.

• Provide an owner's mindset to their assigned territory.

• Present content to team or territory groups as needed.

• Participate in agency visits, whether virtual or in person.

• Complete independent projects with research coordinated with other business partners.

• Provide subject matter expertise in commercial or agricultural risks

• Participate in larger group projects, working with interdepartmental partners to complete necessary tasks.

• Mentor and support others within the Underwriting team as needed.

Qualifications

• Six to ten years of insurance industry experience

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter or other professional insurance designation preferred

Salary for this position can range from $74,529 for candidates who are minimally qualified through $93,151 for more highly qualified candidates. Candidates outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.

Possibility for remote option as long as the candidate is outside the greater Albany, NY and Springfield, MO area

Application deadline: March 31st, 2024 or until filled, whichever comes first

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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