The Opportunity

As a Commercial Farm Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of farm property risks, either in a new business or renewal underwriting capacity. While previous farm underwriting experience is an asset, it is not required. If you have a solid understanding of commercial risks, we offer a comprehensive training program that will equip you with the technical knowledge and expertise needed to underwrite agricultural risks effectively.

What to Expect

- You will be responsible for underwriting and servicing a national Farm and commercial portfolio.

- You’ll assess, accept, and decline new business submissions

- You’ll re-underwrite and negotiate renewals, and policy endorsements

- You’ll negotiate the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person

- You’ll develop and maintain positive broker relations

- You’ll participate in production calls on brokerage offices, as required

- You’ll provide technical support to brokers

- You’ll build a pipeline for new and renewal business

- You’ll leverage tools,



resources and reports to appropriately evaluate risks and make effective Underwriting decisions

What you Bring

- University degree in any discipline or a 2 year diploma from a publicly recognized and funded college or a completed CIP designation

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Farm/Commercial Lines underwriting

- Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills

- Strong analytical skills; able to quickly interpret data, information, reports

- You perform well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure

- You’re a team player that is adaptable to a changing workplace

- You have strong problem-solving abilities and well-developed analytical skills

- You can weigh many complex factors to ultimately make sound decisions, and explain your rationale

- Your work ethic drives you to take on challenges and see them through to completion

- You collaborate well will others, sharing your ideas, and listening to and integrating those of others

Salary Range: $51,300-$94,400

📌 Underwriter, Regional Commercial (Farm) (Waterloo)
🏢 Definity
📍 Waterloo