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Farm & Ranch Underwriter

Employer
South & Western
Location
Addison, Texas (US)
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Oct 27, 2019

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Category
Underwriting
Job Type
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

We are a Property & Casualty Managing General Agency writing 120+ million in annual premium seeking a Farm & Ranch Underwriter to assist in all aspects of underwriting and rating new and renewal Farm, Ranch, and Auto risks. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Service new business accounts based on a defined set of underwriting guidelines.
  • Develop relationships with independent agents by negotiating coverage terms and premiums.
  • Assist independent agents with renewal and new business quotes.
  • Develop rapport with company underwriters.
  • Assist the department in meeting monthly production goals.
  • Train agents on products, underwriting appetite systems and submission requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School, Professional designations a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years Commercial or Personal Lines underwriting experience in Company, MGA or Agency environment.
  • Self-directed, energetic and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Aptitude for critical thinking and problem resolution.
  • High level of computer proficiency with experience on insurance company systems. A background with ImageRight a plus but not required.
  • Friendly, upbeat personality with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Inherent desire to embrace change and pursue continuous improvement.
  • Team player with collaborative attitude.

South & Western General Agency, Inc. has been in business since 1974 and is the Premier Managing General Agency in the mid-south and southwest.  We offer employees a pleasant work environment that challenges those who are seeking further career advancement. Our business segments consist of Specialty Personal Lines, Farm & Ranch, Specialty Commercial P&C and Commercial Transportation and are only distributed through retail independent agents.

South & Western is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive base salary and generous bonus program. Our benefits package is outstanding and includes health, dental, disability, 401k and paid time off. 

Company

South & Western General Agency, Inc. has been in business since 1974 and is the Premier Managing General Agency in the mid-south and southwest.  We offer employees a pleasant work environment that challenges those who are seeking further career advancement. Our business segments consist of Specialty Personal Lines, Farm & Ranch, Specialty Commercial P&C and Commercial Transportation and are only distributed through retail independent agents.

Headquartered in Addison, Texas (a Dallas suburb) in its company owned building, South & Western employs approximately 70 insurance professionals. South & Western writes business in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana.

We are a service driven organization, progressive in our thinking, and positioned to evolve with our rapidly changing industry. We believe that our industry will look significantly different in the new millennium, however, our core values of STABILITY, SERVICE, and QUALITY will remain the same.

South & Western is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive base salary and generous bonus program. Our benefits package is outstanding and includes health, dental, disability, 401k with match and paid time off. 

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