Associate Underwriter

Associate Underwriter

Avon, CT

Why Paragon? In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategy — build the MGA that we would want to work for. Years later, Paragon is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country. Our secret? A dedication to diversity and agility. We realized from the start that a commitment to thinking, acting, and rewarding "different" would resonate within the industry. It is hard to argue with results, and the results are clear. Our diverse team of talent is reshaping an industry that has weathered "boring" and is long overdue on "different." Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefits or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come be a part of it with us.

Formed as a broadly diversified MGA, Paragon supports retail agents and insurance carriers, and reinsurers with our strong underwriting talent, broad capabilities, sophisticated operations, and varied business interests. Our goal: To help our partners do business better. And we do.

We are looking for an Associate Underwriter for Excess & Surplus Lines with the ability to review, evaluate, and determine premium for applications. This role will be required to quote, review binding/endorsement requests, review inspections and audits within the carriers delegated authority. Associate Underwriter will also build a knowledge base of the competitive markets, coverages, and agents to ensure efficient delivery, follow-up and servicing requirements for new business and renewal accounts.

The Associate Underwriter can be located in Nashville TX, Dallas TX, Avon CT or Boston MA and can work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the ability to perform risk selection and analysis by examining and evaluating documents such as applications, inspections reports, valuations, risk meters scores and insured web sites. Follow underwriting guidelines and authority granted in the review of risks and account selection.
• Build relationships with agents through timely service of accounts and risk placement.
• Effectively communicate with agent or brokers, company underwriters, internal staff and management to obtain additional information, quote accounts, as well as servicing existing accounts.
• Connect with carrier underwriters to assist in learning coverage, guidelines, and technology.
• Address assigned workload within quality, productivity and service standards as established by the company/underwriting guidelines.
• Appropriate and timely response to questions posed by brokers, clients, underwriters, and other company personnel.
• Special projects as needed/assigned.

Requirements:

• Recognize and effectively act upon situations with limited supervision.
• 1-3 years of similar related job experience
• Good computer and application skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills/Effective team skills
• High School Diploma required.
• Working knowledge of insurance coverages, procedures, and rating.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Paragon offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement. Paragon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law . We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard, as we believe that that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.