Executive Underwriter, Specialty — Remote Growth Leader

Executive Underwriter Specialty The ideal candidate for this position would be located near one of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS or West Des Moines, IA. This position can be remote as well. Are you a dynamic negotiator with a passion for driving business growth? ProAg is seeking an Executive Underwriter Specialty to lead the charge in building relationships and expanding our market presence. In this role, you'll be the go-to resource for agents, helping them grow their book of business while serving as a trusted partner to our sales team and supporting our underwriting teams forward. You'll play a critical role in facilitating the underwriting process, driving profitable growth, and shaping the future of our underwriting discipline. In This Exciting Opportunity You Will: Develop business plans with agencies that improve book performance for profitability, retention, premium growth, and new business production. Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and related documents to classify and assess each risk, determine acceptability, assign rating, indicate endorsements and limits, and determine appropriate pricing. Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and remain abreast of industry trends. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regards to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines. Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies. Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures. What You Will Bring: Approximately six years of relevant and progressive professional experience. At least two years of leadership experience, guiding teams to meet their goals. Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience but is not required. Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience. Ability to negotiate to enable business outcomes that support ProAg's strategic goals. Utilize with a data-centered approach when making business and tactical decisions. Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr