Field Underwriting Bus Development Specialist

Field Underwriting/Business Development Specialist For Surplus Lines

Growing national property and casualty carrier with a niche in commercial specialty lines is seeking a Field Underwriting/Business Development Specialist for Surplus Lines, responsible for developing substantial profitable new business premium growth from assigned agents with a focus on surplus lines business. Manage agency relationships to create customer retention and sustainable agent partners. The Underwriting/Marketing Specialist will have a mix of both commercial lines new business underwriting and marketing from a MGA/wholesaler/program administrator or specialty carrier with surplus lines background. Proven background developing retail agency relationships, creating new business opportunities and conducting field underwriting at agents onsite locations. This position requires 3-4 days a week travel, including overnight. The qualified candidate will be a results-oriented individual focused on outcomes resulting in increased profitable business. Strong analytical, technical, organizational and interpersonal skills required Entrepreneurial mindset and understanding of the immediate need to place business. Online underwriting background preferred College degree required with minimum six years related insurance experience. Insurance designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) or working towards completion of designations preferred. Territory includes VA, DC, MD, PA and OH. Candidates with retail agency relationships within the assigned territory will only be considered. 80K-100K base depending upon experience, including incentives, benefits, tools needed for field work. This position is designed for a true road warrior who likes to be out in the field 3-4 times a week covering a large multi state territory.