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Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. · 2 hours ago

Underwriter II - Religious Markets

Merrill, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. is seeking an Underwriter II for their Religious Markets. The role involves analyzing insurance submissions, providing coverage alternatives, and pricing insurance coverage while fostering positive relationships with customers and achieving corporate goals.

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Responsibilities

Within established binding authority and in compliance with filings, write and retain business to meet corporate objectives

Using various sources of information, analyze, evaluate, make, and document decisions to achieve desired underwriting results of transactions on small to medium size accounts

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

Communicate with supervisor on issues exceeding binding authority and territory issues

Develop and maintain an effective business relationship with the sales force

Answer questions within abilities and authority: research, gather, and disseminate information to help service customers; and offer suggestions on options and alternative approaches to coverage, pricing, and risk management

Develop underwriting knowledge through an awareness of changes within the Underwriting Department, understanding CM Group, insurance industry coverages, policy forms, and operations specific to our niches

Develop an understanding of insurance issues, products, trends in the market, and pricing principles

Focus to meet 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)

Qualification

Underwriting knowledgeInsurance coveragesRisk managementCPCU coursesDecision makingOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Sufficient knowledge of the underwriting function, insurance coverages, and principles, including reinsurance application and administration

Exhibits the ability to identify and analyze exposures, recognize areas of concern, and develop appropriate solutions

Demonstrated ability to make decisions outside parameter-based situations but within binding authority

Proven ability to explain decisions to others and negotiate appropriate solutions

Solid organizational skills

Demonstrated desire and commitment to learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth

Support others by acting as a resource and sharing basic underwriting knowledge

Develop and maintain positive working relationships throughout the company

Ability to effectively communicate with others professionally, respectfully, and timely

Ability to learn CM Group computer systems and stay current with changes

Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment to accomplish established goals

Responsible, dedicated behavior to accomplish workload expectations

Recognize and be receptive to change opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Ability to travel as necessary and/or required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred

Associate in Underwriting designation or successful completion of two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (CPCU) courses may be considered in lieu of a degree

Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a property and casualty insurance company in underwriting