Location: West Des Moines, IA
Company: Farm Bureau Financial Services
position could be a fit for you! Farm Bureau Financial Services Is looking for a Commercial Underwriter who will be responsible for delivering profitable new business. As a commercial underwriter you will be responsible for effectively accepting, modifying, or rejecting commercial new business risks.
This position will provide excellent customer service to our agents, underwriters, and client members. Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for someone who has the following skills: communication, analytical, collaboration, show initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities. If this sounds like you, please apply today! What you'll do: · Review commercial NB submissions to determine
acceptability of risks. · Drive profitable growth through adherence to UW guidelines. · Partner with business center directors to support alignment of commercial operations.
· Achieve business unit goals for client service, growth, loss ratio, and efficient operations within a defined territory. · Collaborate with Farm Bureau agents working with both perspective and current client members. · Assist agency staff in selecting and writing profitable commercial business for Farm Bureau Financial Services. · Manage assigned underwriting tasks to identify business trends, ensure profitability and build relationships, through underwriting new business. · Contribute to the profitability of Farm
Bureau Financial Services by effectively accepting, modifying, or rejecting various commercial new business risks, and through the understanding of adherence to our reinsurance contracts.
· Adhere to underwriting guidelines and best practices and maintain an acceptable quality audit score to ensure profitable growth of commercial business unit. What it takes to join our team: College degree or equivalent required plus at least five years of relevant work experience required. Prior commercial underwriting experience preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills required. Computer/keyboard skills appropriate to this position.
Knowledge of all Farm Bureau inquiry systems, automated rating systems, underwriting manuals, valuation software for buildings and vehicles, and industry specific websites to support underwriting activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate to this position. Ability to read, write and speak English language. What we offer: Health / Vision/ Dental insurance 401K with match Life and Disability insurance PTO / paid holidays / volunteer time off On-site Wellness facility with fitness classes Farm Bureau… where the grass is really greener. Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Currently, 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. Will fill this position at appropriate level.
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as an Account Executive at MMA. Marsh Mc Lennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 170 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh Mc Lennan (NYSE: MMC).
A day in the life. As our Account Executive on the Business Insurance team, you'll: Proactive Client Service Develop business relationships through in-person visits, telephone and electronic contact at multiple levels within client organization. Conduct
a mid-year review of exposure basis and identify any changes in the client's operation. Review loss summary with client to pro-actively manage losses. Provide clients updates on status of Loss Sensitive plans and Collateral issues.
Manage client stewardship plan with corresponding activities and deliverables. Communicate and educate the client on changes within our industry and how they could impact their business. Managing Client Renewals/Marketing Oversee renewal process. Oversee submission process; review & negotiate quotations and make placement recommendation in collaboration with producer and marketer. Participate in discussions on renewal strategy and gather renewal information
from client. Coordinate team meetings to discuss renewal marketing strategy with team.
Prepare and participate in presenting proposal to client and in team selling with other MMA disciplines. Coordinate coverage placement including binders, invoices. Coordinate policy delivery Team Leadership and Demonstration of MMA's Core Values Be available as a resource to team members. Field questions and respond to issues on a timely basis (voice mail, e-mail and personal) Create learning opportunities for teammates and provide ongoing constructive feedback. Demonstrate MMA's core values in interactions with peers, clients, and carriers. Business Development Initiatives.
Prospects Discuss market strategy with team and oversee submission process; review & negotiate quotations and make placement recommendation in collaboration with producer and marketer. Prepare and participate in presenting proposal to client and in team selling with the MMA disciplines. Coordinate coverage placement including binders, invoices, etc. Coordinate policy delivery process; complete and review coverage checklist with client. Existing Clients Pursue opportunities to round out existing client programs with additional and/or increased lines of coverage. Opportunities through up-selling additional coverage and/or MMA value added services.
Pursue a Program of Personal and Professional Development Corporate Learning Program. Work with Manager to develop continuing education/designation plan. Act as agency resource for internal learning and development opportunities. Additional Responsibilities Necessary to Successfully Complete Role Any other duties that may be assigned. Our future colleague. We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. In-depth working knowledge of commercial lines with 5+ years of industry experience and demonstrated relationship management skills with 3+ years of client management responsibilities preferred.
Experience establishing strategy and direction for commercial programs. Ability to coordinate multiple projects while ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables, with effective problem solving and resolution skills. Strong organizational, project planning and management, analytical and multi-tasking skills. Excellent client relationship building and presentation skills. Superior listening, verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
State Property/Casualty insurance license required. We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We've built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.
Some benefits included in this role are: Generous time off, including personal and volunteering Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Hybrid work Charitable contribution match programs Stock purchase opportunities To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http: ///careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: bit. ly/3Qpcjmw Follow us on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick: /lifeatmma/ /Lifeat MMA /company/marsh-mclennan-agency/ Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients.
We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. Marsh Mc Lennan and its affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/interactionual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. #MMABI #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid Requisition #: R_2553886ahf9io63
support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve.
If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work. Great Place to Work Most Loved Workplace Forbes Best-in-State Employer Claims Representative - Workers Compensation West
Des Moines, IAAre you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world's best brands?
Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture. Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations. Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. Take advantage of a variety of professional
development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion. PREFERRED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS West Des Moines, IA PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To analyze low to mid-level Workers Compensation claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim. Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority. Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client. Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing: 3+ years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: Active adjusters license preferred & experience handling Midwest jurisdictions. TAKING CARE OF YOU Flexible work schedule. Referral incentive program. Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one. #claiminteractionaminer #claims Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Requisition #: R45159tcv57hlu2
