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UFG Insurance · 1 day ago

Underwriting Associate

Greater Phoenix Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $79K/yr

3+ years exp

UFG Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Associate to join their Mountain Region. This role involves assisting with underwriting insurance risks, providing technical and administrative support, and ensuring compliance with regulations to best serve agents and insureds.

Financial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze underwriting information to triage, prepare and respond to quotes, renewals and policy endorsements or inquiries as granted within assigned underwriting authority

Apply underwriting guidelines as published and ensure compliance with all company filings, rules, and regulations

Underwrite and process all endorsement requests within assigned letter of authority statement

Independently executes pricing strategy and documents pricing decisions to meet regulatory requirements on assigned accounts

Proactively identifies and executes opportunities to upsell and cross sell UFG coverages and products

Documents assigned files with quality underwriting information as aligned with our business strategy

Screen new business submissions for assigned underwriter(s) and create file documentation in all appropriate systems for new accounts using information provided in applications

Provides a comprehensive analysis and underwriting recommendation to the Underwriter when decisions are beyond assigned authority

Provides clear direction to Support Staff for policy changes, renewals and quote entry

Works as a liaison between partner departments to resolve issues that may arise at a policy level (billing, collections, premium audit, risk control etc.)

Independently seeks agency engagement to obtain missing information or clarify policy needs

Fosters a collaborative working relationship with assigned underwriters to partner in achieving KPI metrics

Identifies risks that require reinsurance and risk control services

Actively assists with the review and analysis of the portfolio to ensure progress toward key business objectives

Qualification

Commercial property insuranceCICAU certificationUnderwriting guidelines knowledgeGuidewire proficiencyRisk control services knowledgeAnalytical thinkingCustomer trust buildingTime managementAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of or working towards CIC or AU

Knowledge of coverage forms & endorsement used in policy construction

Efficiently utilize internal tools, resources, and administrative systems (Risk Selection & Line of Business Manual, Reference Connect, Guidewire, LC360, etc.) for effective decision making

Stay current on underwriting strategy, regulations & trends for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions

Be solution oriented. Take ownership of successful outcomes

Strong commitment to quality

Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates

Display adaptability & flexibility to meet customer needs

Ability to establish a high degree of trust for internal and external customers

Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to solve issues proactively and think analytically

Preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required

3 years of commercial property and casualty insurance experience preferred

Benefits

Annual incentive compensation

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Generous time-off program

Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

Company

UFG Insurance

The United Fire Group (UFG) companies join together to offer a range of property/casualty products.

Founded in 1946

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.ufginsurance.com/

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