Senior Underwriter, Property

S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Handles the daily service demands of our agents in support of individual and team goals, with a thorough understanding of coverage, products, underwriting system transactions, and State specific LOB filings. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Underwrite and process assigned renewal policies, which includes applying knowledge of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks, change requests, and open communication with internal and external customers. Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, Knowledge Management/Predictive Modeling, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and philosophy. Refer all accounts outside authority level to the appropriate level.
Respond to agents' inquiries on coverage and adjust policy information based upon prescribed authority.
Work within specific level authority to quote, accept, decline, modify and renew risks within territorial assignment in accordance with accepted underwriting guidelines. Provide guidance to internal and external customers regarding various underwriting information. Independently and effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite at the individual account and portfolio level to internal and external customers. Reinforce the ease of doing business with Selective by meeting or exceeding customers' expectations and service quality on a consistent basis.
Develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and management. May train less experienced underwriters. Provide CLAS coverage and system training to both internal & external customers. Participate in or lead projects and initiatives. Must have a valid license and be able to drive an automobile to support company travel within territory. Car travel represents less than 5% of employee's time.

Highly effective ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers/peers.
3-5 years of commercial underwriting experience preferred.
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

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