Commercial Binding Underwriter

Family-owned property/casualty wholesaler and managing general agency, has an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Binding Underwriter. This position has the ability to work remotely.

We are a sales and customer service insurance organization that operates with the utmost integrity. A national leader in the wholesale/managing general agency arena, our company is respected and valued by the insurance agents we serve and insurance carriers we represent.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of commercial lines experience with exposure to underwriting
• E&S wholesale experience is required
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred
• Proficient using multiple carrier systems and agency management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong multi-tasking and able to prioritize
• Strong organizational skills and is flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills

Essential Functions:

• Servicing a high volume of accounts independently utilizing carrier websites and online rating systems
• Evaluating and analyzing new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements to ensure they meet the carriers underwriting guidelines
• Reviewing individual risks for acceptability and handling those within authority based on company underwriting guidelines and standards
• Using critical thinking and understanding of the market and underwriting best practices to evaluate risk to determine acceptability, best coverages, and solutions
• Planning completion of assignments to meet service standard goals established by the Commercial Lines team
• Consulting with agents and collaborating with internal partners regarding underwriting decisions
• Providing clear communication of rationale for decision and options. Choosing most effective communication method based on the issue, situation, and audience
• Maintaining customer files accurately and consistently; responsible for proper documentation of files and proper communication to all in accordance with department workflows and procedures
• Strengthening agency relationships through regular contact on underwriting matters, promoting new business growth, and profit and renewal retention
• Building and maintaining positive agency relationships via phone calls, emails, and agency visits
• Partnering with manager, carriers, and state territory managers to profitably manage and grow our commercial lines book
• Contributing as a leader within the department regarding product knowledge, carrier knowledge and underwriting expertise
• Serving as a resource for internal staff when addressing technical underwriting issues
• Training and educating agency staff on carrier products and underwriting philosophies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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