Underwriter Position Full Time Insurance

Location: Van Wert, OH; Full time - salary

We’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and innovation in the industry. Manage and underwrite assigned book of middle market business to achieve profitability and meet financial objectives

Select profitable new business through analysis of the risks presented, coverage requested, and losses incurred

Classify and price risks appropriately using underwriting judgement and analytical tools and resources

Handle complex or larger accounts that may require reinsurance placement

Monitor premium growth for assigned middle market territory, conducting profit and growth analysis by territory and agency

Lead reviews on larger accounts exceeding letter of authority

Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, traveling as needed for agency visits

Develop and maintain strong internal relationships within the Underwriting Team and with other business units such as loss control, customer service, claims, and marketing

Provide input and data to help drive and implement strategic underwriting initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting

Or 4 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting

Experience in underwriting Middle Market accounts

Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and guidelines to evaluate and manage highly complex accounts effectively

Ability to apply advanced underwriting concepts including risk selection, exposure and hazard identification and control, coverage implications, and loss analysis

Knowledge of commercial lines coverages and policies in assigned states

Ability to professionally interact with our customers

Understand the importance of capturing data

A positive, professional, cooperative, and quality-conscious service attitude

Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes

Ability to travel to assigned agents including occasional overnight

Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives. Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term financial security. For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits

Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Insurance Company