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SFM - The Work Comp Experts · 12 hours ago

Marketing Underwriter Work Comp Insurance- (KS)

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SFM - The Work Comp Experts is a company dedicated to being the workers’ compensation partner of choice. As a Marketing Underwriter, you will support the growth of their book of business by managing relationships with agents and brokers, and underwriting new and existing accounts focused on workers' compensation policies.

Financial ServicesHealth CareHuman ResourcesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Analyzes exposures and communicates with team members, loss prevention, premium audit, and technical specialists to thoroughly evaluate insured risks when making mid-term policy changes and reviewing renewals. Makes judgmental decisions and determines continuation of coverage, pricing and the service needs of our customers and within authority level regarding policy’s

Promotes new business activity. Evaluates and analyzes new business applications for relevant information and determines appropriate action to be taken. Selects the most profitable business possible, consistent with company best practices as well as team and company goals and objectives, within individual authority level

Maintains and monitors entire underwriting book of business to achieve premium volume and loss ratios consistent with company goals and objectives

Meets with agent representatives off-site to review and monitor their performance, strengthen business relationships, establish marketing plan goals, and communicate company philosophy, procedures, service capabilities and new products or changes in products

Facilitates and educates current and prospective policyholders and promotes SFM’s services in a marketing role

Provides premier customer service to all customers and complies with customer service standards. Responds promptly to resolve complaints or problems. Adheres to partnership agreements with business service teams

Applies business unit policies, practices, and procedures

Develops collaborative relationships with team members, policyholders, agents, loss prevention, premium audit, and technical specialists to achieve individual and team goals. Maintains appropriate interactions with persons both within the organization and externally

Identifies and communicates trending and underwriting practices that could impact the team’s book of business. Provides effective and timely communication on risk selection and decisions

Maintains strong industry knowledge on underwriting expertise and change in the market/account positions. Develops and maintains knowledge of forms, coverages, ratings, and manuals for the workers compensation line of business

Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal accounts to maintain profitable growth and market competitiveness. Identifies changes in account/market risk exposures and loss trends to maximize profitability. Prepares information to request endorsement changes to the policy

Qualification

Underwriting experienceWorkers' compensation knowledgeInsurance finance understandingProfessional insurance designationsMarketing acumenCustomer service skillsMS Office proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsNegotiation skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Two or more years' underwriting experience with workers' compensation and/or casualty insurance or with commercial multi-line product lines

Must have a valid driver's license

Understanding of insurance finance

Strong marketing and business acumen skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assimilate, understand and analyze information from a variety of sources

Strong math skills and ability to evaluate policy premiums, loss ratios and retentions

Excellent Problem-solving and decision-making skills with an eye for detail

Effective negotiation and conflict resolutions abilities

Ability to effectively build and strengthen professional relationships

Strong prioritization, organization, and time management skills

Highly self-motivated and able to work with little direction

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Ability to function in a highly collaborative, team environment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Risk management, Business or related field preferred; in lieu of a bachelor's degree, 4 years of suitable work experience will be accepted

Professional insurance designations (CPCU, ARM) are a plus

Demonstrates a working knowledge of state applicable Workers' Compensation rules and regulations, NCCI rules and its application to underwriting, desirable

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA

Flexible hybrid work environment

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match

Company contributions to help pay off student loans

Monthly home internet allowance

Free life insurance, STD & LTD

Opportunities for annual gainshare bonus

Pet insurance

Generous PTO

9 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual company-wide volunteer day

Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programs

Adoption financial assistance

Company

SFM - The Work Comp Experts

SFM is the largest workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota and a leader regionally, serving more than 35,000 businesses of many types and sizes based in Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Founded in 1984

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees