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UFG Insurance · 1 month ago

Underwriting Center Underwriter

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UFG Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Center Underwriter to manage Middle Market and Construction renewal business while fostering strong relationships with agency partners. The role involves providing technical underwriting expertise and ensuring timely and streamlined processes to serve agents and policyholders.

Financial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure to loss

Document assigned files with underwriting thought process

Properly classify and price risk commensurate with exposures and controls

Proactively identify and execute opportunities to up sell and cross-sell UFG coverages and products

Provide exceptional service to agency partners with timely execution of policy services such as endorsement requests and other agent inquiries

Collaborate with Business Unit, Line of Business and Field Underwriting, Underwriting Support, Sales and Distribution, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management

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

Qualification

Commercial lines underwritingRisk evaluationInsurance contract knowledgeAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceEffective communicationTime management

Required

4-year college degree preferred

Completion of or working towards AU, CIC, or CPCU designation preferred

1-2 years of commercial lines insurance underwriting experience preferred

Risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge

Fluently comprehend, identify, and determine appropriate coverage forms

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing work efficiently and effectively

Capability to execute current underwriting strategy for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions

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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

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

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Preferred

4-year college degree preferred

Completion of or working towards AU, CIC, or CPCU designation preferred

1-2 years of commercial lines insurance underwriting experience preferred

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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