Underwriting Manager

Underwriting Manager Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company SI West Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Spreadsheets Word embeddings Productivity software Associate's degree Full Job Description Underwriting Manager At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America's farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America's Crop Insurance Company™, we're headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years. FMH is seeking a Crop Insurance Underwriting Manager. This individual provides leadership and strategic oversight for a Crop Insurance Underwriting team, ensuring the effective execution of underwriting operations, regulatory compliance, and customer service objectives. Responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team of Insurance Specialists while establishing processes, procedures, and controls that support company growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

BENEFITS

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as: Hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days, WFH 2 days), after training is completed. Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave Employee appreciation events Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it On-site cafeteria and fitness center

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

Experience:

Eight or more years of experience in a crop-insurance-related or underwriting field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Education:

Associates Degree in related field required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).

Skills:

Strong understanding of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Private Products. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures underwriting operations comply with FCIC, RMA, company, and state regulatory requirements while mitigating operational and compliance risk. Establishes performance expectations and fosters a culture of accountability, team work, continuous improvement, and customer service. Monitors regulatory and industry developments and leads implementation efforts to ensure organizational readiness and compliance. Coordinates cross-department collaboration on underwriting processes, procedures, regulatory changes, system enhancements, and strategic MPCI initiatives. Builds and maintains relationships with contacts at Risk Management Agency (RMA) and National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS), as well as with our agents. Tracks and monitors metrics to ensure that the team meets and exceeds individual and team performance goals. Collaborates with Underwriting Management Team to determine overall direction of the department. Develops and trains new and experienced Insurance Specialists on underwriting standards. Provides leadership and oversight for the evaluation and implementation of RMA, PASS, and MPCI program changes impacting underwriting and policy administration systems. Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply today through our website ! This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNI