NIP Group · 2 months ago
Lead New Business Underwriter, E&S (Fully Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expNIP Group is a rapidly growing insurance service provider of specialty programs for commercial insurance brokers and carriers. The Lead New Business Underwriter, E&S will be responsible for underwriting and growing a book of commercial business, focusing on landscaping contractors, while developing relationships with agents and brokers.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsurance
Responsibilities
Profitably underwrite and grow an assigned book of new and/or renewal commercial business for contractors on multi line basis with an emphasis on Non-Admitted General Liability. The initial focus would be on landscaping contractors with future potential to have a key role in expansion into other industries
Work with Program Manager/Director to develop and execute go to market strategies for future expansion into contracting space
Develop productive and profitable relationships with the assigned agents and brokers through quick problem solving and a highly responsive and exceptional service experience
Quickly prioritize opportunities, evaluate and price risk and offer/negotiate customized coverage, deductible and terms and conditions based on the individual risk characteristics to best meet the insureds needs, in compliance with program guidelines and based on a rigorous analysis of the application, COPE, loss runs, risk control reports and the applicants financial position
Educate agents and brokers on the programs risk appetite and target market, the program product and service differentiations and encourage them to submit their accounts with highly desirable characteristics
Collaborate with Program Manager/Director to execute against new business and renewal retention strategies
Prepare thorough and succinct referrals to Staff Underwriting and/or Carrier
Maintain an established loss ratio and meet assigned production goals
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
7+ years of direct underwriting experience with focus on non-admitted General Liability line of business for contracting and related exposures
Strong track record of solving complex problems, designing creative solutions and producing profitable underwriting results and growth
Familiarity with multiple rating and issuance systems
Results and goal driven mentality with strong problem-solving abilities
Strong negotiation skills with high sales acumen
Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to create and strengthen internal and external relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills, integrity and follow through
Resourceful, independent thinker with the desire to be part of a high-performance team and culture
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Successful completion of technical insurance coursework toward such designations as CPCU, ARM and AU
Benefits
Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
Progressive Paid-Time Off program for you to enjoy time out of the office, including time off for volunteering and life events.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Pretax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts to ease taxes on spending.
Discounts in retail and entertainment.
Company
NIP Group
NIP Group is an insurance company offering business insurance and risk management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Pressley
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Erik Lindemann
SVP and General Counsel
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