Senior Underwriter

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Aviation (Producing) Underwriter to be responsible for underwriting and marketing accounts throughout approved states/territories.

• Develop new business, manage assigned Brokers, select advantageous risks, and build a profitable portfolio of accounts.
• Represent Beacon Aviation and meet with identified insurance Brokers to develop relationships and promote products and services.
• Work with the underwriting department to analyze the financial risk of applicants and determine if they qualify for coverage.
• Monitor loss ratios for Carriers and Brokers and take corrective action when possible to remain profitable.
• Regularly make marketing presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage and develop Broker performance and the book of business through personal analysis.
• Analyze information in insurance applications, supplemental reports, studies, data, and related information to determine if a risk meets acceptable criteria.

The Production Underwriter is a key part of the production underwriting capabilities of Beacon Aviation. This position will report to the AVP of Underwriting and job grade will be based on experience and capabilities. The Production Underwriter will own the results of their book of business and will engage in activities tied to risk selection and customer service.

The Production Underwriter role can be filled by individuals with experience as underwriters with a carrier, MGA/MGU, or Broker side. We are also willing to train the right candidate. If you have a growth mindset, individual accountability, critical thinking, and are detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience as underwriters with a carrier, MGA/MGU, or Broker side.
• Growth mindset and individual accountability.
• Critical thinking and detail-oriented.

Requirements

• Production underwriter owns the results of their book of business and will be compensated on annual and long-term profitability.
• Maintains balance between distribution and risk selection to drive profitable growth.
• Understands how their book fits into the broader portfolio strategy.
• Has agent/broker relationships.
• Engages in activities to generate submissions.
• Maintains and leads the relationship with assigned Brokers.
• Engages in activities to close accounts.

Benefits

• Engage with all levels of leadership to solve problems.
• Assist in development of internal and external materials.
• Support business unit leadership with presentations and special projects as assigned.