Commercial Lines Underwriter II in Indianapolis, Indiana at Indiana Farmers Insurance
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Job Description
Indiana Farmers Insurance is currently looking for a Commercial Lines Underwriter II to join our Underwriting team. The ideal candidate will be located in Indiana, Illinois or Ohio.
The Commercial Lines Underwriter II plays a key role in helping us grow a profitable, sustainable book of business while building strong relationships with our agency partners.
In this position, you'll evaluate new and renewal risks, analyze coverage needs, and make thoughtful underwriting decisions that balance opportunity with sound risk management. Using data, experience, and critical thinking, you'll determine appropriate premiums, coverage terms, deductibles, limits, and endorsements for accounts approved for coverage. You'll collaborate closely with fellow underwriters and agents to find solutions, support business growth, and help drive informed decisions that support our vision and contribute to our long-term success.
Benefits for the Commercial Lines Underwriter II:
- Free Health insurance
- Free Dental insurance
- Free Vision insurance
- Free Life insurance
- Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- 2% 401k Company Match
- 11% 401k Company Contribution
- Excellent Paid Time Off
- Generous paid time for Parental Leave
- Day of Service
- We promote from within our widely-talented workforce regularly and consistently offer opportunities to learn and grow
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Educational Incentive Program
- Several committees to explore, to connect with co-workers and build relationships
- Two robust Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
- Flexible Work Arrangements that include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules and fully remote. The type of arrangement available is determined by the position and business needs
- Matching funds of up to $100 annually are available from the company for your favorite charitable organization
- Associate recognition awards, fun gatherings, and opportunities to make friends are part of our culture
- An on-site fitness center, as well as free and convenient parking, make life easier
Responsibilities for the Commercial Lines Underwriter II:
- Five years of property casualty experience
- Two years of experience in Commercial Underwriting
- Regularly communicating and occasionally scheduling agency visits to strengthen agency relationships and foster territory growth and profitability
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- Training and assisting less experienced underwriters, as well as agents, in understanding coverages, analyzing risks, and learning the business in general
- Monitoring and managing retention, growth and profitability of an assigned book of business
- Effective communication skills (both listening and speaking) and positive interpersonal skills
- Strong sales acumen with the ability to sell our products and pricing in the face of competition
- Thorough and detail oriented, with a strong sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated
Why work for Indiana Farmers Insurance?
- An average associate retention rate of 95% over the past 5 years
- Financially stable as shown by our A- (Excellent) rating by AM Best
- Truly customer focused
- Strong legacy of excellent performance throughout our 149 years in business!
For more information about Indiana Farmers, please go to https://insurance.indianafarmers.com/about-us.
Indiana Farmers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer!