Underwriter

Underwriting Specialist Assesses risks and makes recommendations for underwriting decisions with support and guidance from leadership as needed, while developing underwriting skills and building critical internal and external relationships. Environmental education or experience is preferred. Successful candidates also demonstrate strong business acumen, sales orientation, and ability to build broker partnerships and drive growth. Responsibilities Focuses on building relationships with key external parties (brokers, agents). Manages portfolio of brokers/agents in parts of GRS where complexity and line size differ little between policies. Develops underwriting skills and builds relationships with internal stakeholders and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in GRS North America, etc.), uses understanding of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions. Continues building underwriting expertise using both internal and external resources. Executes, and may contribute to, marketing plans. Contributes to team projects (e.g., process / tool improvement). May contribute to the analysis of teams portfolio. May manage the quality of data within relevant systems for the book of business that the team is responsible for underwriting. May provide on-the-job support for new hires. Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required At least 1 year, typically 1.5 or more years, of underwriting experience and/or other related business experience Actively pursuing professional insurance designations Ability to successfully develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships Demonstrated analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within defined authority Effective communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to successfully develop and maintain productive producer/customer relationships When applicable, successful completion of certifications Locations California Los Angeles Incorporated Los Angeles Unincorporated Philadelphia San Francisco #J-18808-Ljbffr