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CopperPoint Insurance Companies · 23 hours ago

Sr. Underwriter I- Inland Marine

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions. In this role, you’ll leverage your technical underwriting expertise to evaluate risks, collaborate with agency partners, and help achieve business objectives within your assigned territory.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Analyzes commercial accounts to manage profitability, growth, and retention by evaluating risk, exposure, and controls. Adheres to individual authority levels

Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines

Underwrite new and renewal accounts, balancing pricing and risk selection to drive profitable growth while maintaining strong producer relationships

Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results

Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally

Build and maintain strong agent and broker relationships through regular in-person meetings to market CopperPoint products; travel may be required for ongoing engagement

In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals

Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues

Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy

Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration

Qualification

Inland marine insuranceCommercial lines underwritingSalesMarketingAnalytical skillsRisk management certificationsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

BS/BA college degree resulting in the knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance or marketing

Minimum of 3 years of inland marine insurance experience

Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting

Strong sales and marketing skills which requires the ability to qualify opportunities and close deals

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred

General Insurance program (INS)

Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)

Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)

Benefits

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.

We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan).

Employees will accrue 0.0846 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 22 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, vision and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and other education benefits and business casual dress.

CopperPoint empowers employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contribution to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year.