Acuity Insurance · 9 hours ago
Commercial Field Underwriter - Maryland
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expAcuity Insurance is seeking a Commercial Field Underwriter to quote and issue new commercial accounts for a selected group of committed agents. The role involves selling Acuity commercial products and ensuring strong growth of profitable business within an assigned territory.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Visits each agency on a regular basis with the purpose of soliciting new business and enhancing agency relationships. Must be prepared to inspect a risk and to immediately make acceptability and pricing decisions. All the agency's prospects submitted should be reviewed
Make appropriate selection and pricing decisions consistent with Acuity goals for growth and profitability
Keep abreast of all company underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as events affecting the industry. Attend meetings as required
Recommend additional coverages or options to make our proposals more responsive to the insured's needs
Encourage and assist in the production of profitable commercial business by maintaining an excellent working relationship with agents and other Acuity personnel
Ability to operate computer keyboard
Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed
Maintains valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle
Regular and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively sell Acuity
Ability to communicate unpopular decisions tactfully
Highly motivated, enthusiastic
Goal oriented
Maintains valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle
Ability to operate computer keyboard
Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed
Regular and predictable attendance
Preferred
CPCU, CIC or similar insurance designations
Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience
Company
Acuity Insurance
Acuity Insurance, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a property and casualty insurer that is recognized as a top regional insurance carrier.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ben Salzmann
CEO
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