Selective Insurance · 2 days ago
Sr Small Business Underwriter - Hybrid
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $87K/yr
2+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. The Sr Small Business Underwriter will underwrite and market new small business accounts, analyze risk exposure, and collaborate with agents to ensure profitable growth in assigned territories.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for new small business production in assigned territory. Gather, analyze and evaluate risk exposure through appropriate risk documentation. Adopt proactive actions and/or make proactive recommendations to improve risk profitability
Work within specific letter of authority to quote, accept, decline and modify risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. Refer all outside of authority to Small Business Territory Manager or Agency Management Specialist
Apply knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, rating plans and underwriting guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks. Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy
Answer incoming calls from agents on coverage, billing questions, and making adjustments to policy information based upon prescribed authority for new small business submissions on Commercial Property and Casualty lines of business. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to agents
Work in unison with Agents, Regional Underwriters and AMS's and other departments within the Selective community to grow a profitable book of "small business" based on agency/territory/team assignments. Actively markets small business product to agents and travels within assigned territory, as necessary
Reinforce the ease of doing business with Selective by meeting or exceeding agent expectations and service quality on a consistent basis. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion. Drive agent adoption of our technology through our training efforts in CLAS
Monitor premium growth for each "small business" segment, within assigned territory, with the use of electronic reporting tools. Continually conduct profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with manager, peers and agents. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion to team members on individual progress and shares information. Assist with training of newer Small business underwriters as necessary
Keeps abreast of industry information, new ideas, products, changes in competitor practice, and customer preferences. Advances our CxP efforts
Responsible for automobile travel within territory traveling to agent offices. Car travel represents approximately 10-20% of employee’s time
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate proficiency in usage of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems
Ability and desire to develop and execute pro-active marketing strategies
Ability to effectively communicate with agents while applying the appropriate sense of urgency
Must be able to build effective relationships with agents, regional underwriting, management and peers
Position requires ability to travel and a valid state-issued driver's license in good standing
2-5 years of underwriting and/or marketing experience is required
Preferred
College degree preferred
Designations of AU, CIC, CPCU preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
20 days of paid time off
Company
Selective Insurance
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John Marchioni
President and CEO
Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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