Executive Underwriter, Specialty

Role DetailsJob Title: Executive Underwriter, SpecialtyLocation: Remote - USA

Reports To: Vice President of Underwriting, Agriculture

Employment Type: Full Time

Requisition Begin Date: 07/24/2026Requisition End Date: 09/24/2026 (Posting may close earlier if filled or business needs change.)

Role OverviewAre you a dynamic negotiator with a passion for driving business growth? ProAg is seeking an Executive Underwriter – Specialty to lead the charge in building relationships and expanding our market presence. In this role, you’ll be the go-to resource for agents, helping them grow their book of business while serving as a trusted partner to our sales team and supporting our underwriting teams forward. You’ll play a critical role in facilitating the underwriting process, driving profitable growth, and shaping the future of our underwriting discipline.

In this Exciting Opportunity, You Will:

• Develop business plans with agencies that improve book performance for profitability, retention, premium growth, and new business production.

• Evaluate new and renewal policy applications and related documents to classify and assess each risk, determine acceptability, assign rating, indicate endorsements and limits, and determine appropriate pricing.

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends. Serve as a resource to other departmental staff.

• Serve as a resource to other departmental staff with regards to underwriting procedures and other departmental guidelines.

• Utilize knowledge of automated underwriting and/or processing systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.

• Adhere to all company underwriting authority directives, underwriting guidelines, and other applicable company policies and procedures.

What You Bring

• Approximately six years of relevant and progressive professional experience.

• At least two years of leadership experience, guiding teams to meet their goals.

• Previous agriculture or crop insurance industry experience but is not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.

• Ability to negotiate to enable business outcomes that support ProAg's strategic goals

• Utilize with a data-centered approach when making business and tactical decisions.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package

• Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment

• Basic life and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with 6% company match

• 20 days of PTO, three floating holidays, approximately 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off

• Paid parental leave

• Access to our award-winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription

• Student loan matching program

• Employee discount program

• An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do

What We Represent: A career with purpose. Our crop insurance professionals work each day to bring peace of mind and protection to American farmers and ranchers. Join a team who truly cares.

Part of something bigger: We offer a career with purpose as you support the farmers and ranchers who create food,...