Personal Lines Underwriter

Company DescriptionThe Farmers Fire Insurance Company is a property & casualty insurance company located in York, Pennsylvania, proudly serving customers in our region since 1853. Farmers Fire works in partnership with a network of independent agents across the state of Pennsylvania to meet the insurance needs of homeowners, renters, landlords and small businesses. We value providing excellent service to our agents and customers and strive to do this in a way that maintains a personal feel in a world where customers often feel disconnected from their service provider. We continually work to improve our products, systems and ourselves to achieve excellence in our work and are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team. As a small insurance carrier with just over 20 full-time employees, individuals are able to have significant input into our processes and help us achieve our goal of continual improvement and high-quality service. This small-company atmosphere creates an enjoyable work environment and we are pleased that many of our employees choose to remain with Farmers Fire for an extended period as a result. Job DescriptionThe Personal Lines Underwriter will be assigned as the primary personal lines underwriter for a group of independent agencies and will be tasked with handling all personal lines underwriting and processing for their assigned agents. This individual will become very knowledgeable with our available personal lines insurance products as well as our online systems and underwriting requirements, so that they can assist our agents in placing business with Farmers Fire. The Personal Lines Underwriter is charged with maintaining and developing good working relationships with agents in order to help our them partner effectively with Farmers Fire. As an underwriter some minor travel (within Pennsylvania) will be involved associated with visiting independent agents at their office to meet with and train agents. Qualifications1-5 Years Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance. Experience can be as an underwriter, insurance agent, or other relevant position. Academics: while a 4-year degree is not required, it is preferred. A degree specific to insurance is not a requirement. Valid Property and Casualty Producers License Skills: Enjoy working with people Effective communicator Skilled with computers and technology Capable of teaching / presenting in small-group settings Assertive, self-motivated and task-oriented Highly responsible and trustworthy in independent settings Studious and able to learn independently While helpful, direct knowledge of insurance is not a requirement. This information will be taught during the Junior Underwriter level of this position. Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred, but not required. Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.