Sentry · 2 weeks ago
Territory Underwriting Specialist - Utah
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expSentry is a leading mutual insurance company that has been helping businesses succeed since 1904. The Territory Underwriting Specialist will manage relationships with agents and brokers, evaluate and underwrite accounts, and develop market strategies to increase production through agency channels.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions
Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents and/or selected agents/brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals
Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and manages a book of business within their current authority levels
Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration, sales and profitability
Evaluates prospective accounts and independent agencies to determine their acceptability and works closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed
Serves as primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies
Provide service to and work in conjunction with the functional units of Loss Control, Claims and Operations to provide that service
Develop and maintain relationship/services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies
Provide comprehensive sales expertise to independent agencies to increase production
Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable business
Assist in development of premium goals by agency and monitor agency results
Promote Sentry products and services to existing and potential customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of specific product line insurance concepts and terminology, with a thorough knowledge of insurance products in field specialization
Knowledge of selling methods and sales techniques
Previous experience with underwriting large complex accounts
Effective human relations, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to meet travel requirements of the position
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred
Completion or in the process of taking insurance courses such as IIA and CPCU preferred
Benefits
Company car with gas card.
As a work from home associate, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
Company
Sentry
In 1904, members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association founded their own insurance company—one built on mutual support, shared strength, and a commitment to service.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron Deering
Chief Technology Officer
Todd Schroeder
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
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