Commercial Underwriter

Senior UnderwriterThe Senior Underwriter builds dynamic relationships, maintains a strong distribution channel, drives written premium growth, and maximizes renewal retention while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within our footprint of Independent Agencies.Key functions will include but are not limited to:Strengthens relationships and educates agents within agency plans to maximize opportunities and achieve profitable growth.Achieves new business premium, renewal premium retention and rate change objectivesWithin company guidelines and granted underwriting authority, evaluates new and renewal information to determines risk acceptability terms/conditions to be quoted, and priced.Utilizes various underwriting tools to: determine acceptable risk characteristics; determine accurate exposure classifications; set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value and review and quote business for assigned agentsOrders and reviews inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and act when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics.Determines if facultative reinsurance is needed and if so, factors reinsurance cost in gross pricing, completes cession procedures; documents file and follows established workflow procedure to ensure proper reporting / accounting.Qualifications:BA/BS degree preferred4+ years of experience working as an Underwriter in Commercial Property & Casualty. May consider 2+ years' experience for an Underwriter level.Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions.Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.Ability to sell and influence others.Goal-oriented achiever who delivers results.Basic knowledge of computer program in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.Prior experience working with on-line underwriting tools is preferred (e.g. Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e. CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.Additional Company Details:We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship Details:Sponsorship not Offered for this Role