Executive Underwriter, Specialty

Role Details Job Title: Executive Underwriter, Specialty Location: Remote - USA Reports To: Vice President of Underwriting, Agriculture Employment Type: Full Time Requisition Begin Date: 07/24/2026 Requisition End Date: 09/24/2026 (Posting may close earlier if filled or business needs change.) Role Overview Are 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, fuel, and fiber for the world. - Personal connections: We are built on strong r