Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess impacts of statistical bureau (ISO/NAIC/AAIS/etc.) loss costs and filings for application.
• Provide regular reporting and data analysis to product manager and business partners
• In partnership with actuarial staff, monitor performance of product(s) and recommend changes to rates or contract terms and conditions.
• Lead the development of new agribusiness products, coverages, forms, loss costs and other supporting information for the agribusiness division.
• Plan and prepare state filings.
• Research products for accuracy and compliance with state filings.
• Review new forms with Legal to assure regulatory compliance and that the language is clear and accomplishes the intent.
• Use competitive intelligence to develop new forms and analyze rate competitiveness
• Use competitive intelligence to perform coverage comparisons for Underwriting and Marketing
• Maintain product manuals
• Provide support to Product and Underwriting teams on underwriting appetite and guidelines.
• Interpret project requirements and create a plan to accomplish project goals in a timely manner.
• Develop specifications for Information Technology partners
• May participate or lead cross functional teams to complete key project work for the division.
• Identify obstacles within projects and seek solutions to remove them.
• Assemble teams to define and resolve project issues.
• Balance product commitments with production schedules.
• Working knowledge of provisions and endorsements for all Agribusiness product lines.
• Provide expertise and consultation to underwriting on products, forms and compliance.
• Coordinate new product development with all necessary departments.
• Coordinate with Publishing for marketing materials
• Maintain current knowledge of procedures and policy provisions for all Agribusiness lines.
• Monitor insurance industry environment and trends.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.
• Proactively builds and strengthens relationships with peers, internal and external partners to support completion of ongoing assignments
• Participate in the training of underwriters, sales managers, and agents on coverages

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of statistical bureau (ISO/AAIS/NAIC/etc) rules, loss costs, forms, and procedures.
• Expertise in rating, forms, and underwriting requirements for agribusiness lines of insurance.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to learn and use insurance industry and company terminology.
• Ability to utilize competitive intelligence in coverage and rate development as well as coverage comparisons to assist Underwriting and Marketing
• Strong communicator.
• Maintain positive business relationships with company personnel, outside resources, and customers.
• Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer and software, including Isonet and Silverplume software.
• Strong Skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, ISO Suite.
• Strong compliance knowledge.
• Expert problem solver.
• Initiative to resolve problems.
• Basic actuarial concepts.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
• Ability to work from oral or written communication.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to assist in other work related areas as required.
• Familiar with state filing procedures.
• Self-directed: able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Is approachable and builds trust at all levels.

Qualifications

B.A./B.S. degree required with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in property and casualty insurance field. A minimum of 1 year in a decision making role on a product line.