Arlington/Roe · 4 days ago

Commercial Binding Underwriter

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Ashley Chapman

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Responsibilities

Servicing a high volume of accounts independently utilizing carrier websites and online rating systems

Evaluating and analyzing new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements to ensure they meet the carriers underwriting guidelines

Reviewing individual risks for acceptability and handling those within authority based on company underwriting guidelines and standards

Using critical thinking and understanding of the market and underwriting best practices to evaluate risk to determine acceptability, best coverages, and solutions

Planning completion of assignments to meet service standard goals established by the Commercial Lines team

Consulting with agents and collaborating with internal partners regarding underwriting decisions

Providing clear communication of rationale for decision and options. Choosing most effective communication method based on the issue, situation, and audience

Maintaining customer files accurately and consistently; responsible for proper documentation of files and proper communication to all in accordance with department workflows and procedures

Strengthening agency relationships through regular contact on underwriting matters, promoting new business growth, and profit and renewal retention

Building and maintaining positive agency relationships via phone calls, emails, and agency visits

Partnering with manager, carriers, and state territory managers to profitably manage and grow our commercial lines book

Contributing as a leader within the department regarding product knowledge, carrier knowledge and underwriting expertise

Serving as a resource for internal staff when addressing technical underwriting issues

Training and educating agency staff on carrier products and underwriting philosophies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Commercial lines experienceE&S wholesale experienceInsurance licenseCPCU certificationCIC certificationCarrier systems proficiencyAgency management systems proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiency