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Amerisure Insurance · 2 days ago

Agency Managing Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amerisure Insurance is a property and casualty insurance company focused on providing value to its partners and policyholders. They are seeking an Agency Managing Underwriter to serve as the primary underwriting contact for assigned agency relationships, driving results through expert risk selection, pricing, and negotiation of complex accounts.

Financial Services

Hiring Manager

Christa Ryland

Responsibilities

Evaluate and use underwriting judgement to price and negotiate large and complex accounts in accordance with Amerisure’s risk evaluation process, underwriting guidelines, and renewal framework

Assess and underwrite new business opportunities that align with profitability goals and risk appetite

Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to strengthen agency relationships and support business objectives

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key agency contacts to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure successful account acquisition and retention

Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts, including production goals and quote and hit ratios

Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure’s standards and guidelines

Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making

Collaborate and champion of Amerisure’s underwriting philosophy and strategic priorities with agency partners and internal departments

Analyze agency performance metrics, including loss ratios, premium growth, and policy retention rates, to identify trends and areas for improvement

Develop actionable strategies to address underperformance or capitalize on growth opportunities in collaboration with agency stakeholders

Partner with internal teams, such as claims and risk management, to ensure comprehensive support for agency partners

Leverage data and analytics to enhance risk evaluation and drive decision making

Monitor and apply market intelligence, including industry trends and competitive analysis, to underwriting strategies

Qualification

Underwriting experienceRisk assessmentNegotiation skillsAgency relationship managementAnalytical skillsSales acumenMulti-taskingMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

5 years underwriting experience in commercial middle market insurance including large and complex accounts

Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite

Proven strong sales acumen with the ability to effectively negotiate, influence, and close deals while building and maintaining long-term relationships

Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams

Demonstrated successful ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers

Ability to travel up to 25%