Commercial Underwriter- Property & Casualty

Why Jencap? We are one of the largest wholesale insurance intermediaries in the United States with expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. The common thread woven throughout our success story is our collaborative and driven team of people. Our teams are empowered and work together to find solutions. We have a passion culture – with teamwork, collaboration and a focus on growing individuals and giving them the tools & development opportunities to have a successful career.

MiniCo has nearly 50 years of experience in program management, underwriting, binding authority, and claims, offering a portfolio of exclusive programs to address even the most unique risk exposures. Our dedicated program teams provide niche underwriting process and flexibility, industry specialization, and unparalleled customer service. Today, MiniCo is a member of the Jencap Program Administrators division, offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures.

The Underwriter will work a hybrid schedule, 3 days in office, 2 days remote from our Phoenix, AZ office.

The Underwriter will manage a book of business and service, rate and write specialty commercial insurance policies in support of our Commercial Self-storage program.

Responsibilities:

• Manage large and specialty accounts as part of our commercial insurance team.
• Underwrite Property, General Liability and Surplus Lines policies utilizing sound judgment and discretion following underwriting guidelines, rating and insurance regulations.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prices new and renewal applications, endorsements, and related documents within granted authority level.
• Ensure delivery, follow-up and servicing of all new business and renewal accounts as required.
• Provide technical underwriting support for assigned accounts/agencies within the team as well as making individual underwriting decisions on referred accounts.
• Accept, reject, classify, price, and bind insurance risks within granted underwriting authority.
• Effectively communicate with and service agents on new and renewal business.
• Provide appropriate and timely response to questions posed by agents, underwriters, and other team members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new marketing strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience underwriting Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance.
• Knowledge of Excess & Surplus Lines business required.
• Strong sense of customer service & attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with both agencies and carriers.
• Ability to work as part of an underwriting team, including the mentoring of others.

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. Jencap also 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. Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent. Therefore, the level of the role and compensation may vary depending upon the best available candidate.

Want the opportunity to build something new? Expand your knowledge and stretch your experience through new and emerging risks? Have your voice heard, your skills properly applied, and to add tangible value to an organization? You’re in the right place.

Jencap is dynamic, bold, tenacious, and trusted in the industry. Here, you are not just one of the many, you are one of us. We truly are better together.

Jencap 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.