Junior Underwriting Account Manager

Job Description

Job Description

**This role is onsite at our Hamilton, NJ or Boston, MA office, with the option for a hybrid schedule after the training period. **

General Summary: 

This position is responsible for the profitable growth of an assigned book of business, utilizing underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and appropriate state insurance laws and regulations. The Junior Underwriter will have a thorough understanding of EmPRO’s strategies and appetites and will use internal and external data to make appropriate individual and portfolio risk decisions in conjunction with his/her assigned manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Underwrite accounts for Physician Underwriting – Expansion States within the scope of assigned underwriting authority
• Review and prepare indication proposals on submissions and account renewals for both individual physicians and physician group accounts.
• Present new submissions and recommendations to actuary, VP of Underwriting and when necessary to Executive Management
• Process various policy endorsements and policy issuance
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of EmPRO’s products and appetite while clearly communicating EmPRO’s position at the point of sale
• Maintain diary system for management of scheduled letters and communication with brokers and insureds
• Produce form letters on account status to brokers/clients
• Input accounts in database
• Produce analyses and reports on an as needed basis
• Review new submissions for outstanding information required to provide an indication
• Assist with projects on an as needed basis
• Follow -up with brokers/insureds on requested documents
• Conduct visits/meetings with our brokers & insureds; establish and maintain effective relationships and open communication
• Keep abreast of industry and regulatory trends and requirements
• Other duties as may be assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent business experience required. RPLU or CPCU designation desired.
• 1-2 years of related insurance experience required; professional liability insurance required
• Foundational knowledge of underwriting process, coverages, and tools to gather and evaluate information in order to reach appropriate decisions on renewals and new business.
• Proficient in WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT.
• Must be an independent worker who is detail-oriented and have good organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function in a professional office environment and utilize standard office equipment
• Ability to maintain a cooperative, courteous and professional relationship with colleagues, insureds, brokers and management

The actual compensation for this position will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.