Agrisompo Underwriting Assistant Ii (R1212)

Position Summary

Assist the Underwriting department in areas to include but not limited to application, production and acreage report processing, research, scanning, and always provide exceptional customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide exceptional customer service.

2. Assist Underwriters with receiving and processing applications, production, and acreage reports.

3. Scan, upload, and identify all paperwork in processing system(s).

4. Contact agents to clarify and correct any inconsistent information.

5. Evaluate existing coverage amounts to determine benefit amounts.

6. Confirm/Verify policy forms in accordance with Risk Management Agency (RMA) guidelines and approve acceptance.

7. Process and complete all data entry as required.

8. Research underwriting questions.

9. Assess applications and other documentation for further research.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Problem solving ability
• Working knowledge of basic administrative and office functions; answering phones, working with spreadsheets, working with basic office equipment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining a positive, professional attitude
• Strong time management, organizational and project management skills
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

As well as duties listed above, individuals in this role will be reviewed and coached on:

• Performance (Research, Availability, Timeliness, Attitude)
• Initiative/Adaptability (Willingness to take on more, roll with the changes, Change/Adapt to new people, groups, management, systems, etc.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent

0-3 years related experience preferred

Experience in crop insurance a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel required for meetings and trainings.

This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts the organization’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Remote