Underwriting Manager, Agriculture

Argo Group and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, a leading provider of wealth and insurance solutions. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to help businesses stay in business, delivering collaborative insurance solutions for niche markets. Job Description Underwriting Manager, Agriculture, Farm Family Insurance At Farm Family Insurance, we invite you to elevate your career as our new Underwriting Manager, Agriculture, to join our underwriting organization. Based in one of our offices, you'll step into a pivotal leadership role, driving the daily operations of our underwriting unit with precision and agility. Make Your Mark at Farm Family Insurance You'll ensure policy changes and reinstatements are handled quickly and accurately, always meeting regulatory standards and service level goals. Be at the forefront of impactful projects and strategic initiatives, shaping the direction of underwriting and making a real difference in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. How You Will Create an Impact Expertly oversee underwriting operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing of policy changes and reinstatements while maintaining compliance with all regulations. Coach and support underwriters, provide co-signs for guideline adherence, facilitate ongoing training and development, adjust workloads for optimal flow, and set clear performance goals for team members. Establish and refine processes to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness. Serve as key liaison for territory coordinating with field leadership, responding to claims inquiries, and regulatory tasks. Lead underwriting audits, enforce best practices, and actively participate in strategic projects and committee meetings. What You'll Need to Succeed Bring over eight years of P&C underwriting experience, preferably with exposure to leading teams and working with agricultural risks. Demonstrate advanced skills in underwriting systems and data feeds. Exhibit strong business acumen, analytical decision-making, and resilience, thriving in fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving challenges. Lead with emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, providing meaningful coaching, and building strong relationships across teams and partners. Communicate confidently with executive leadership and peers, leveraging polished presentation skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite and key business software. A college degree and/or insurance industry designation(s) will help move you to the top of the list. At Argo, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike. The base salary range is $90,000 - $120,000 (based on experience and location). Additionally, this position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We're proud to offer a range of competitive and comprehensive benefits packages. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The collection of your personal information is subject to ourHR Privacy Notice Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.