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Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company · 1 day ago

Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company is part of Universal Shield Insurance Group, a hybrid property and casualty insurer providing innovative insurance solutions. They are seeking an experienced Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriter to analyze information for new and renewal business, maintain relationships with agents, and ensure a profitable book of business.

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceProperty InsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Objectively analyze diverse information on new and renewal business to accept, price, modify, or reject business within delegated authority level for both Admitted and Surplus Lines Products

Effectively apply forms, endorsements, and deductibles to help mitigate risk

Develop strong business relationships with key agents and provide underwriting guidance to the agents

Maintain a profitable book of business within assigned levels of authority by using sound underwriting judgment and technical skills

Continue personal industry skills and knowledge development to meet the company goals of quality and timeliness

Maintain knowledge of current insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations

Ability to interact collaboratively and collegially with colleagues, agents, and customers in a professional manner

Qualification

Commercial P&C underwritingCPCU certificationGeneral Liability knowledgeInland Marine knowledgeCustomer serviceIntellectual curiosityOrganizational skillsTime managementDetail-oriented

Required

At least two years of Commercial P&C underwriting insurance experience is required (experience with Commercial Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, BOP/CPP preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts - strong customer service focus

Strong organizational and time management skills required

Strong intellectual curiosity

Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks on time

Preferred

Pursuit of CPCU, CIC, or other applicable designations with a willingness to complete preferred but not required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Company-paid study materials and test fees for approved underwriting credentials from 'The Institutes'

Health insurance with a company-contributed HSA

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other lifestyle and family-friendly and work/life balance benefits

Company-matched 401K

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Other ancillary workforce benefits

Company

Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company

Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company (UFCIC) currently underwrites commercial property, general liability, business owner’s package (BOP), commercial multi-peril (CMP), and inland marine products.

Founded in 2001

Waterford, Michigan, USA

11-50 employees