We are currently engaged by a leading insurance brokerage firm who are seeking Commercial Lines Senior Underwriters with P&C experience. You will be responsible for building and underwriting a book of new and renewal commercial property business and contribute to the profitability of the program portfolio. Opportunities for hybrid/remote roles across the United States.
Hybrid / Remote | United States
Responsibilities:
- Manages a book of business including setting up broker plans, target account lists and pipelines along with arranging and monitoring plans for poor performing accounts
- Underwrites assigned risk handling a mix of accounts within their underwriting authority
- Communicates risk appetite/value propositions to brokers
- Develops strong long-term broker relationships to profitably grow a book of business
- Provides excellent customer service to brokers and clients
- Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions and deal structures with brokers
- Reviews claims and loss information on individual risks and uses this information to identify and re-evaluate accounts and develop a strategy for dealing with exposures and frequency issues
- Works in collaboration with Loss Control partners to focus on controlling exposures and maintaining controls
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years + of commercial insurance or managing general agency experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- P&C license preferred
- AU, ARMS, CIC, CPCU or other equivalent insurance designation preferred
- Working knowledge of multi-line P&C lines of business, including product features, forms, regulatory environments and risks, etc
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
- Expertly applies Underwriting guidelines when making decisions
- Ability to take ownership of assigned underwriting territory though strong book management skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to change requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills