Commercial Lines Underwriter
Position Summary
We provide financial peace of mind to Idaho families, farms and businesses by protecting what matters most. The Underwriting position is to evaluate degree of risk and determine acceptability. Underwriting team members will participate and collaborate in managing a profitable territory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Review applications for insurance and determine correct rate and eligibility based on established underwriting guidelines and letter of authority.
- Review applications to determine insurability, proper classification, and pricing.
- Examine documents to determine degree of risk.
- Make decisions independently based on published and discussed underwriting rules and philosophy.
- Communicate with agency force and others to obtain additional information.
- Miscellaneous tasks as directed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
- Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and also writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Professionalism – Avoid business or personal activities that present a conflict of interest. Display conduct favorable to oneself, the department, and the company.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent insurance industry experience.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty underwriting experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Use of computer and web-based programs.
Other Requirements: Participation in insurance education courses such as AINS, AU, CPCU, and other related courses are preferred and may be required.
| Department | Underwriting |
| Status | Full Time |
| Location | Pocatello Corporate Office |
| Company | Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho |
| Rate of Pay | We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. |
| Closing Date | — |
| Positions Available | 1 |
