Agribusiness Underwriter

**Farm Underwriter**

**What is an Underwriter?**

As a Farm Underwriter, you will review and evaluate new business submissions, policy changes, and renewals for farm risks and determine their eligibility, rating, and coverage. You will work closely with our in-house Agents and Broker network to provide tailored insurance solutions that meet the needs of our Policyholders.

**Why Choose Ayr Farmers Mutual?**
- Optional hybrid working environment
- We offer a supportive learning environment
- Competitive matching Pension plan and employer-paid Group Healthcare Benefits plan, including a Health Care Spending Account
- We invest in your growth and celebrate your achievements
- Dress for your workday flexibility
- The opportunity to work with a reputable company that cares about our People, our Policyholders, and the Communities we serve

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Develop and foster strong relationships with our Agents and Brokers, listening to understand Policyholders needs, providing expertise to build solutions that profitably grow, and retain, our Farm portfolio
- Complete risk assessments, and evaluations of eligibility, guidelines, coverage, and pricing
- Provide exceptional customer service to our Policyholder through sound underwriting, and responsive handling of quotes, new business, endorsements, and policy renewals
- Engage in continuous growth/education opportunities

**Skills and Experience**:

- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of agricultural environment
- Willingness to obtain a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Effective collaboration and organizational skills, with the ability to work within a team environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and analytical skills

**About Ayr Farmers Mutual**

Ayr Farmers Mutual is a financially strong, Policyholder owned and progressive property and casualty mutual insurer with written premiums of $40 million annually. We offer farm, residential, commercial, marine, and automobile protection and coverage through a dedicated network of Agents and Brokers. We service the Southwestern Ontario region, and are located in close proximity to Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.

Since 1893, the knowledgeable and caring team members of Ayr Farmers Mutual have been providing products and services that give protection and peace of mind to our Policyholders and the community. What makes us different is our commitment to providing outstanding, personalized customer service. We continually strive to put our Policyholders and our communities first, and to ensure that every individual we serve is treated with fairness and respect.
- Accommodation at Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company_

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Human Resources will work with the applicant and the selection committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ayr, ON