RCIS UA Associate - Crop Policy

Zurich North America is currently hiring a RCIS Crop UA Associate to join the Crop Policy team! As a RCIS Crop UA Associate, you will support crop insurance agent customers, and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career. 

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. 

Crop Underwriting Associates perform various tasks. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating crop insurance policies, while adhering to company policies, state, and federal guidelines within their established authority.

This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American office location: Anoka, MN.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensure complete and accurate crop insurance policy underwriting by reviewing applications, written agreements, policy change forms, actual production history (APH) databases, acreage reports (AR), gathering missing information, resolving inconsistencies, and outlining next steps.
• Respond to and process requests from claims and compliance departments related to the underwriting of policies.
• Rectify errors and issues identified in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error Report.
• Specific duties as assigned by the leadership team to underwrite and support regional specialty crops. Regional specializations, i.e., Category C crops, whole-farm revenue protection, or Livestock Products.
• Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing outstanding customer service skills.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
  OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
  OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
  AND

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis

• Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry knowledge applicable to underwriting rules and procedures
• Knowledge of agriculture, livestock, and/or multi-peril crop insurance and specialty programs
• Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and co-workers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data and/or information in a timely manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to multi-task
• 5% Travel

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the salary is $23.37 - $38.22, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Anoka
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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