Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. · 3 days ago
Senior Underwriter - Religious Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expChurch Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. is a prominent insurance provider focused on the religious market. The Senior Underwriter will analyze complex insurance submissions, manage an assigned underwriting book of business, and provide leadership and expertise in underwriting practices.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Within established binding authority and in compliance with filings, effectively write and retain business to meet corporate objectives
Using various sources of information, analyze, evaluate, make, and document decisions to achieve desired underwriting results on a highly complex assigned book of business. Recognize exposures to loss, identify coverage alternatives, develop risk management recommendations, and adequately price to an expected profitability level. Negotiate solutions, keeping the customer in mind. Decline/nonrenew business not meeting standards
Thoroughly understand the reinsurance function, calculations, and administration per company guidelines
Communicate with supervisor on issues exceeding binding authority and territory issues
Maintain an effective business relationship with and be a mentor to the sales force. Explain and help develop an understanding of coverages, forms, guidelines, and underwriting philosophies. Proactively research, gather, and disseminate information to help service customers and offer suggestions on options and alternative approaches to coverage, pricing, and risk management
Maintain underwriting expertise through an awareness of changes within the Underwriting Department, understanding CM Group, insurance industry coverages, policy forms, and operations specific to our niches. Professional knowledge development using external and internal opportunities
Maintain an advanced level of knowledge regarding insurance issues, products, trends in the market, and pricing principles. Maintain a program of self-development to strengthen underwriting knowledge and personal skills
Take a leadership role in achieving customer expectations through meeting department timeliness expectations, assisting in territories as needed, and positive interactions with all customers (including Sales, Technical Support, and other departments)
Be a resource to the Underwriting Department through enhancing the knowledge of others, acting as a subject matter expert for the department and others in CM Group, assisting underwriting personnel with accounts above their binding authority or beyond their knowledge level, and assisting the department in special projects
Be a leader within the Underwriting Department through acting as role model, being engaged in changes, being energetic to recognize and resolve issues, assisting others to work in a team environment, assuming responsibility for decisions and actions, and developing trust within the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. Associate in Underwriting (AU) designation or successful completion of two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) courses may be considered in lieu of a degree
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a property and casualty insurance company in underwriting
Ability and initiative to be self-directed
Recognize and be receptive to change opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Expertise of the underwriting functions, insurance coverages, and principles to handle highly complex insurance transactions, including reinsurance application and administration
Operate as a subject matter expert and leader for commercial underwriting
Demonstrated success in the ability to effectively identify and analyze exposures, recognize areas of concern, and develop appropriate solutions
Superior ability to make decisions outside parameter-based situations but within binding authority
Superior ability to explain decisions to others and negotiate appropriate solutions
Solid organizational skills
Work closely with management to provide leadership through knowledge, confidence, and integrity
Demonstrated desire and commitment to learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth
Support others by sharing knowledge
Develop and maintain positive working relationships throughout the company. Work closely with management to achieve corporate objectives
Advanced ability to effectively communicate with others professionally, respectfully, and timely
Effectively use CM Group computer systems and stay current with changes
Ability to provide leadership in a team environment
Responsible, dedicated behavior to accomplish workload expectations and to assist others when necessary
Ability to travel as necessary and/or required
Company
Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.
For over a century, our purpose has remained clear — support our customers, keep them safe and help them continue to serve others.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dwayne A. Gantz
SVP - Chief Financial Officer
Pamela W. Stampen
Senior Vice President - Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-08-27
2025-08-13
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