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EMPLOYERS · 1 day ago

Senior Underwriter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Underwrite and retain new and renewal business through solid risk analysis, pricing with adherence to state filings, corporate guidelines, and delegated authority.

Ability to compile and document underwriting decisions and make referrals to management when appropriate including rational and recommendations.

Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and while gathering/sharing competitive information along with changes/trends in the local and national markets.

Collaborate with Sales Team to develop and maintain strong agency relationships with shared accountability in meeting territory goals. Keep leadership, peers and sales team informed of all issues and meaningful activities.

Support leadership in coaching and mentoring team members, participate in organizational projects, and other leadership duties as requested.

Work with minimal supervision and meet commitments/deadlines. Act with a customer-first mindset and a sense of urgency.

Ability to contribute to tactical and strategic business planning with Sales and distribution partners.

Provide thorough and pertinent information and guidance to Underwriting Services staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines and standards/SLA’s.

Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to internal and external customers to resolve issues.

Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Policyholder and Agents objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Policyholders and Agents.

Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Agents.

Qualification

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UnderwritingWorkers CompensationP&C agent licenseRisk analysisInternal auditsMicrosoft Office Suite

Required

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum 5 years of experience underwriting property and casualty insurance.

Must have a P&C agent license or committed to acquiring it within the first 60 days of employment.

Workers Compensation experience required.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical expert and/or mentor to the underwriting team.

Ability to supports leadership by performing internal underwriting audits and assist in educating internal staff on findings, trends, and updated guidelines/procedures.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, frequency, loss ratio, net rate, and percentages.

Ability to apply problem solving skills involving variable and standard situations.

Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, telephone, and virtual meetings.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Product Suite.