Remote Production Underwriter

Production UnderwriterDonegal Insurance Group has an opening for a Production Underwriter in the state of Indiana. As a member of our Commercial Lines team, this position will play a key role in generating new commercial lines business opportunities within a given territory. This is a full-time, remote position. The preferred candidates will live in the Indianapolis area.Select, price, and develop coverage terms for commercial lines accounts to achieve profitable underwriting results and assist with providing leadership, support, and coaching for the underwriting functionManage a territory of independent agents to ensure that profitability and growth objectives for the company are being metReview new business applications to evaluate the degree of risk involvedAccept or decline risks based on the company's underwriting policiesReview application for completenessContact agents for missing or incomplete informationMaintain a profitable book of business within assigned levels of authority by using sound underwriting judgment and technical skills, and continued personal development to meet the company goals of quality and timelinessInterpret insurance coverages for agents and insuredsMaintain and establish a good working relationship with agents and communicate underwriting decisions to agents and insuredsQualifications and SkillsBachelor's Degree with a background in insurance or equivalent experience8 years of underwriting and marketing experience at a company or agency level with a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience should be in the commercial lines sector of insuranceDemonstration of self-development through the attainment of professional insurance designations, CPCU, ARM, PLU, etc.Must possess a value-added service mentalityThe expectation is this employee will travel 2 to 3 days per week to visit agents in the designated territory.Performance-Based Incentive Opportunity: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive opportunity tied to results within the assigned territory. The incentive is based on individual performance for the territory and is not guaranteed.Competitive Benefits PackageDonegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage : 401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100% : the next 6% is matched at 50%Paid Time Off : Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement daysCareer Development : Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursementsAdditional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Who We AreDonegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.Work ArrangementWith each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. E-VerifyDonegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)