Underwriter II

Overview

The underwriter II administers the underwriting and servicing of new business workers compensation accounts for agents and producers assigned within the division, in compliance with company underwriting, authority and pricing standards. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organizationtains a strong understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values and ensures alignment to organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Write and retain a profitable book of workers compensation business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operate within written authority grant and makes referrals to Underwriting Manager as required
• Collaborate closely with division team. Keep peers and Sales and Underwriting Management informed of all issues and activity and competitive information.
• Collaborate with Sales and Underwriting Management to develop agency relationships and share accountability with team in meeting division goals.
• Educate agents on underwriting appetite to attract profitable business.
• Travel to meet with agents to further develop business relationships as needed.
• Actively plan and participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventions.
• Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producers.
• Provide pertinent information and guidance to operations staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
• Assist in gathering and sharing competitive information as well as keep current with market trends and demands.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigne

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
• Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of the workers compensation line of business.
• Experience in commercial casualty, property, automobile, BOP, Commercial Package and umbrella insurance coverage and risk selection desired but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
• Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertisePreferred:
• CPCU, AIS or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $75,000-95,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.