Senior Underwriter - Seneca Specialty Package NYBO

Senior Underwriter Seneca

Performs risk selection and pricing on new business, renewals and endorsements, reviews quotes prior to issuance and makes marketing calls to agents. This position requires a great deal of underwriting acumen and relationship management skills. Manages agency relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lines of business underwritten include: primary property, general liability, umbrella and other lines on occasion.
• Meet profitability, retention and written premium goals determined by the branch.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Manage assigned agents efficiently including:
• Regular production visits
• Quarterly review of assigned brokers' profitability
• Identification to Profit Center Manager of potential broker conflicts & successes
• Focus on service and being responsive
• Work jointly with other profit centers within the organization as needed to promote cross selling and enterprise awareness.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers. Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the branch.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of branch's products and services.
• Can clearly articulate Seneca's value proposition and underwriting appetite.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Travel up to 20%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience.
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business, appoint new agents and manager overall relationships.
• Proficient in software needed to succeed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses, or is pursuing, underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.
• Will abide by branch policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Seneca's risk control procedures.
• In depth knowledge of commercial insurance products.