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Lockton ยท 1 day ago

Underwriter

Lockton Affinity, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a Property and Casualty Underwriter to join our Underwriting Department. The role involves assessing insurance risks, overseeing programs, and collaborating with sales teams to drive business development while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Assess property and casualty insurance risks to determine eligibility, profitability, and desirability. Complete referrals, and make acceptance, rejection and pricing decisions aligned with program guidelines
Oversee assigned programs and contribute to the development of new products for existing and new programs
Collect and analyze relevant data to create accurate risk profiles, ensuring proper classification and pricing
Approve underwriting transactions and bind coverage within delegated authority, maintaining thorough documentation of decision processes
Partner with internal sales and marketing teams to drive business development opportunities while delivering superior customer service in a dynamic environment
Prepare underwriting reports, reviews, and participate in departmental and committee meetings
Adhere to underwriting guidelines and delegated underwriting authority, ensure compliance with quality standards, and consistently deliver high levels of customer satisfaction
Exhibit tactful negotiation skills and contribute positively to team cohesion and work environment
Safeguard sensitive information encountered during job duties
Prepare written correspondence, analysis, reports, and memos as needed
Participate in profit and loss evaluations on program performance and perform additional tasks as assigned
Limited travel by automobile or aircraft may be required, including overnight stays

Qualification

Commercial UnderwritingData AnalysisCPCU CertificationExcelPower BIMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
At least 2 years of experience as a Commercial Underwriter, or achievement of the CPCU designation
Proficiency in analyzing complex risks and making data-driven decisions
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
Proficiency in carrier systems and computer applications including Excel and Power BI

Company

Lockton provides risk management and insurance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mohammad Al Abdul Jabbar
Chief Executive Officer
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Scott Bastian
Senior Vice President
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