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CopperPoint Insurance Companies · 2 days ago

Senior Underwriter

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions. They are seeking a Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to drive profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic agency partnerships while mentoring less experienced underwriters.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Analyzes middle market and large commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls

Adheres to individual authority levels

Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines

Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations

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

Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel

Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally

Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships

In collaboration with their business development partners 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. May also act as subject matter expert for referrals and internal training

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

Responsible for training and mentoring less experienced underwriting team members

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

Qualification

Commercial insurance experienceCommercial lines underwritingInsurance principles knowledgeSalesMarketing skillsAnalytical skillsTeamworkCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance

5+ years of commercial insurance experience required in addition to Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes required

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

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, and 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.