The Agribusiness Department has a position available for an Underwriting Technician. If you meet the requirements of the job and would like to apply, please forward your resume and letter of interest.

Send Information to:

Agribusiness
9200 Northpark Drive, Suite 250
Johnston, IA 50131
Tel:(515) 559-1200 • 1-800-585-9624
Fax: (515) 559-1201
Email: Division42Resumes@RainHail.com

Job Title: Underwriting Technician

Department:	Agribusiness
Reports to:	Underwriter, Underwriter II, Underwriter Specialist or Senior Underwriter
Purpose:	Assist underwriters by processing underwriting information in all lines of business for the Agribusiness Division.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes information from underwriters and agents on renewals, endorsements, and new business to correctly code and rate. 
• Directs requests for missing information to underwriters and agents.
• Evaluates information and determines acceptance or referral to underwriters.
• Manually and electronically rates policies, renewals, and endorsements.  May also produce/issue quote letters, policies and endorsements.
• Prepares items for distribution, policy typing and assembly and performs other related activities, including but not limited to file organization, and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinates efforts with underwriting and business units as needed.
• May assist in training other underwriting assistants and electronic reporting producers.
• Answers routine questions regarding rating and processing for agents; participates in team-based problem solving.
• Performs other job duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of or ability to learn rating and forms for Agribusiness lines of insurance.
• Basic knowledge of clerical procedures, including filing.
• Ability to read and understand company procedure manuals and apply information to work tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• 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.
• Ability to learn and use the company terminology, processes and systems.
• Ability to learn and develop skills in the use of department equipment.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.
• Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Qualifications

High School or GED required and at least 6 months as an Agribusiness Underwriter Assistant at Rain and Hail or at least one year of previous Agribusiness underwriting experience or a baccalaureate degree.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.