Farm jobs | November 2024 Opportunities

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback.  Are you an experienced German writer who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?  About the opportunity: Outlier is looking for talented writers with fluency in German to help train generative artificial intelligence models This freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you Important: All resumes must be submitted in English. Resumes in other languages will be automatically rejected. You may contribute your expertise by… Reading German text in order to rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model Writing a short story in German about a given topic Assessing whether a piece of German text produced by an AI model is factually accurate Examples of desirable expertise: Experience as a professional translator Professional writing experience (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.) Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writing Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program related to creative writing Payment: Currently, pay rates for core project work by German writing experts average USD $29 per hour Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.  PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the  Outlier Privacy Policy  and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data. This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai  platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.

About Us The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia is growing and is seeking a Commercial Farm Underwriter to join our team. Founded in 1902, Mutual Fire Insurance was the first mutual insurance company headquartered in British Columbia. Today, the company provides solutions for farm, commercial, and home insurance needs from British Columbia to Ontario. Mutual Fire Insurance is committed to making people a priority by creating membership initiatives, investing in technology, and supporting community projects. Mutual Fire Insurance's subsidiary, Four Points Insurance provides innovative insurance solutions for small to medium-sized businesses in suburban and rural areas. Four Points Insurance was formed in 2022 to support small businesses through the many adjustments they must face now, and in the future. Built with a passion for customer service and risk management, Four Points Insurance offers business owners a suite of commercial packages insurance options. In late 2021, Mutual Fire Insurance created two employee driven committees, an ESG Committee and a Purpose Committee. Today these committees are creating the framework and policy for Mutual Fire Insurance to work towards sustainability within our communities, while also ensuring environmental, social, and governance mandates are accomplished. The Opportunity This role is a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and determining risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions of our Commercial Farm product. A strong focus on profitability, while fostering and maintaining exceptional working relationships with new and existing broker partners is key to the success of this role. Responsibilities Assess and evaluate new and existing business Communicate and negotiate coverage, terms, and rating with broker partners Apply a common-sense approach to underwriting, and relationship management Maintain an awareness of market trends pricing levels and legal requirements Apply loss control and risk management practices Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners Here's what you bring A designation in property and casualty insurance and/or risk management Minimum five years of related underwriting experience, or equivalent insurance industry related experience Demonstrable proficiency in underwriting basic to moderately complex books of commercial farm property Strong analytical and strategic thinking Exceptional attention to detail and well organized Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information Proven ability to effectively prioritize work, work independently, and manage time efficiently Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills; listening, verbal and written Excellent awareness and understanding of the marketplace Maintain compliance with corporate guidelines, documentation, and delegated authority High degree of proficiency with Office365 Performs other duties as necessary What we offer Competitive salary Comprehensive employee benefit package Flexible work environment, opportunity to work remotely with limited office attendance Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.