LOCATION

This position is based out of our beautiful West Creek Office, located at 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238.

POSITION

Full time (37.5 hours per week) – Salaried Position with Benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Hybrid work schedule is offered, after a period of in office training.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Accept, modify, or reject risks according to assigned authority limits.
• Evaluate accounts for continued acceptability.
• Review contracts and requests for coverage changes.
• Communicate decisions to Agents.
• Monitor assigned book of business and report positive and negative trends to manager.
• Review new business and changes to existing business.
• Assist Agents and Claims with coverage questions.
• Review claim files
• Communicate by phone or in writing with company agents and policy holders
• Actively support and encourage the achievement of company profitability, growth and retention goals.
• Promote strong relationships with the agency force through education, technical assistance and superior service.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Agent/ Agency visitations
• Review underwriting information sources: MVRs, CLUE, Inspection reports, internet, etc.
• Maintain a high degree of expertise in all Personal Lines of business
• All other duties assigned by Manager and/or Vice President

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years Property & Casualty experience

MINIMUM SKILL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven decision-making ability
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong team orientation
• Customer focused
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
• High degree of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior underwriting experience
• Insurance course work and related designations (CPCU, CIC, AINS, AIS, etc.)
• Effective presentation skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in ImageRight, FINYS, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

At VA Farm Bureau, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including ongoing job development and support in all roles, paid training and continuing education reimbursement, medical and dental insurance available on your first day, generous employee 401K contribution, excellent Paid Time off (PTO) plan and more!

Virginia Farm Bureau Companies provide equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, orientation or veteran status.

VAFB supports compliance with COVID-19 protocols.