Territory Underwriting Specialist

Overview This role markets Commercial Lines products, builds agency partnerships, leads underwriting for new and complex business, manages growth and profitability, and maintains market visibility within the Jackson, MS / Mobile, AL / Birmingham, AL triangle. Travel is required in and around that territory. Responsibilities Solicit accounts through selected agents and brokers. Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts for independent agents. Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers. Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels. Coordinate resolutions with assigned agents and brokers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 5 years related work experience, including multi‑line middle market underwriting of accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries. Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents. Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales. Experience with underwriting large and complex accounts. Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills. Strong business and pipeline development skills. Ability to meet travel requirements and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record. Benefits Company car with gas card. 401(k) plan with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on your first eight percent and immediate vesting. Tuition reimbursement through Sentry University (SentryU). Generous paid‑time‑off and volunteer‑time‑off. Group medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and parental leave. Health and wellness benefits and employee assistance programs. Foundation gift‑matching program. Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr 001 Sentry Insurance Company