The Sr. Farm Underwriter reports to a Farm Underwriting Manager and is responsible for underwriting and marketing of new and/or renewal business and endorsements within the designated authority level, aligned with achieving our corporate objectives. As an associate of Mutual of Enumclaw, you will partner with our Sales and Marketing team to develop relationships with agents to write and retain profitable business. Review and assess small to medium-sized risks of low to moderate complexity. Anticipate and identify moderately complex underwriting and marketing problems, thoroughly analyze available information, and make timely, practical decisions. Manage underwriting and submission flow for the assigned agency. Properly escalate risks beyond the designated authority level to underwriters and/or underwriting leadership. Document underwriting file as required to verify account complies with our underwriting guidelines and meets regulatory and underwriting quality standards. Proactively collaborate with sales and marketing to generate submissions in line with our appetite. Partner with the regional sales manager to develop, implement, and execute agency business plans. Communicate with Agents and/or policyholders as appropriate to gather information missing from documents and/or reports, convey the status of applications for new business or endorsements, and strive to preserve the integrity of business relationships. Lead or participate in agency meetings and training sessions. Use consultative sales skills to successfully negotiate price, terms, and conditions for new and/or renewal business with our agency partners. Consistently seek market insight and use internal and external knowledge to inform business decisions. Attend agency functions and industry events. Evaluate natural catastrophe exposures utilizing available modeling tools to confirm compliance with our underwriting standards. Determine if facultative reinsurance is required, secure placement if within your authority, or refer as needed. Collaborate with Underwriting and IT staff to participate in strategic initiatives, data conversion, acceptance testing, and provide quality assurance support for the systems development. Identify, innovate, and suggest new procedures and/or opportunities to streamline Department processing and record-keeping systems and practices. Assist with training and mentoring of less experienced associates when appropriate.