Commercial Underwriting Manager

Who We Are

With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

As the Commercial Underwriting Manager you will manage an assigned portion of the Commercial Business Unit to promote profitable growth. You will also:

• Work directly and indirectly with staff that is responsible for underwriting and customer service provided to policyholders, as well as client service.
• Define, implement and monitor a client service strategy consistent with the property/casualty companies  mission of being the  Company of Choice .
• Oversee all staff development aspects including the selection, training/development, disciplining/performance review, salary administration, referring employee complaints, controlling workflow, motivation of employees, and assigned budget activities.
• Lead assigned underwriters in determining acceptability, modification, and declinations of commercial policies. Ensure the proper premium is collected, and coverage recommendations are accurate.
• Develop positive working relationships with all stakeholders including employees, agency personnel/agents, Federation staff, shareholders/policyholders and State Insurance departments.

• College degree or equivalent plus seven years of relevant insurance experience.
• At least three years of commercial insurance experience required.
• Underwriting/claims/insurance experience preferred.
• CPCU or CIC designation preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, demanding workload and tight timelines while meeting established guidelines.
• A valid driver s license.
• Role can be located in Kansas, Nebraska, or South Dakota.

When you re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun.

Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you re interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role.

For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.