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Copic Companies · 22 hours ago

Underwriter

Copic Companies is dedicated to improving medicine in the communities they serve. The Underwriter position is responsible for underwriting various medical professional liability policies and ensuring profitable risk selection while contributing to new business and renewal retention goals.

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Liz Shrum, PHR, SHRM-CP, CBP
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Responsibilities

Underwrite policies that include, but are not limited to physicians, group practices, miscellaneous medical policies, facilities, RRG, excess, umbrella, Locum Tenens coverage and slot policies
Profitable risk selection of new and renewal business following department underwriting guidelines
Initiate non-renewals and cancellations
Cancel/re-write policy coverage
Prepare new, renewal & tail quotes
Remains within premium authority level assigned
Analyze and re-underwrite applicable policy renewals (including claims analysis for possible adjustment of credits), which requires attention to what should be done more so than to what was done at the previous renewal
Underwriting requests for policy changes
Communicate underwriting standards and guidelines verbally and in writing to customers and agents
Resident education talks and presentations
Monitor accounts for past due payments and handle as necessary
Contribute to company and department new business and renewal retention goals
Personally interface with agents and insureds, as needed
Work on the development and presentation of renewal proposals as required
Work with Sales and FSG to quote and obtain new business
Work with Director of Customer Service on policy retention efforts
Participate in underwriting committees, claims committees & risk management seminars
Provide training for new underwriters and daily assistance to Assistant Underwriters
Participate in educational activities to expand knowledge and expertise in insurance and specifically medical professional liability underwriting
Other projects as assigned by the Underwriting Management or the Department Head

Qualification

Medical professional liability underwritingInsurance industry experienceP&C licenseAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceTime managementTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

2 years of medical professional liability underwriting experience required. Equivalent industry underwriting experience considered
5-7 years of insurance industry experience
Ability to interpret and follow underwriting guidelines promulgated by the Underwriting Committee and management and as set forth in the underwriting manual
Exercise sound judgment and independent thinking; good organization; high quality of work without supervision
Extensive interaction and communication with customers, and employees, in person and on the phone
Excellent customer service
Handle stressful situations professionally
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Close teamwork and the ability to mentor Associate Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

P&C license and/or insurance designation

Benefits

Competitive wages
Comprehensive and highly sought-after benefits package

Company

Copic Companies

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COPIC Companies is an insurance company that provides risk management education and resources.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Niles Cole
CFO
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