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UFG Insurance · 9 hours ago

Sr Production Underwriter

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

UFG Insurance is a company specializing in insurance solutions, and they are seeking a Sr. Production Underwriter to manage and underwrite middle market business. This role involves executing underwriting strategies, managing a renewal book, and fostering relationships with agency partners while mentoring team members.

Financial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing the risk and identifying exposures and controls

Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls

Set appropriate terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio

Document assigned files with underwriting thought process

Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members with complex risks

Through effective portfolio management skills, achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business unit strategies

Achieve production goals within assigned territory

Responsible for marketing, which includes both in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds

Prospecting and developing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities

Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies

Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities in underwriting, risk control, and claims, across all business units at UFG

Collaborate with Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management

Complete agency reviews, capturing appropriate intel around market opportunities. Provide feedback to management on the current state of the marketplace, agencies, and competition

Mentor and train team members, acting as a resource for the team to answer questions, resolve escalated issues, and provide guidance

Represent the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and projects

Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training/content

Qualification

Risk evaluationInsurance contract knowledgeUnderwriting strategy executionStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsSales skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCustomer serviceTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Four-year college degree

5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience

Advanced risk evaluation skills and insurance contract knowledge

Capability to execute current underwriting strategy for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions

Strong leadership skillset to include ability to mentor, coach, and train

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing work efficiently and effectively

Excellent customer service skills

Effective stakeholder management skillset to include ability to establish high degree of trust with internal and external partners

Analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy

Advanced communication and negotiation skills

Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates

Advanced knowledge of agency force and current market environment

Excellent sales skills, with proven track record of growing a profitable book of business

Driver's license and acceptable MVR required

Preferred

Completion of or working towards AU, CIC and/or CPCU designations

5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience

Benefits

Annual incentive compensation

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Generous time-off program

Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

Company

UFG Insurance

The United Fire Group (UFG) companies join together to offer a range of property/casualty products.

Founded in 1946

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.ufginsurance.com/

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