Underwriter I
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Job Summary
The Commercial Lines Underwriter I is responsible for managing a book of property/casualty business. This position nurtures agency relationships in order to enhance the customer service experience, while also maintaining underwriting discipline and program profitability.
Responsibilities
$55,000 - $55,000/year
Job Summary
The Commercial Lines Underwriter I is responsible for managing a book of property/casualty business. This position nurtures agency relationships in order to enhance the customer service experience, while also maintaining underwriting discipline and program profitability.
Responsibilities
- Analyze new and/or renewal business for program eligibility and price business in accordance with program rate and retention targets
- Adhere to Underwriter Authority Agreement
- Adhere to Service Standard Agreement
- Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers through professional and efficient customer service
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in one core McNeil Program
- Gain understanding of ISO rules/rates, underwriting manuals and, underwriting guidelines
- Rating new and renewal business as needed
- Comply with state insurance regulations according to ODEN
- Analyze and approve requested policy changes/endorsements
- Work with Risk Management to assist insureds in improving operations and mitigating risk
- Process cancellations, non-renewals, reinstatements as needed
- Gain understanding of program specific product and coverages
- Provide support for other associates when necessary
- Gain familiarity with market conditions and competitor intelligence
- Gain familiarity of underwriting reports to ensure program profitability. This includes, but is not limited to, contract expiration reports, referral reports, loss experience reports, pricing reports and retention reports.
- Foster a team environment with among team members
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
- AINS or CISR designation a plus
- One to three years of underwriting or customer service experience with an insurance company preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Solid time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
$55,000 - $55,000/year
- Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Finance and Sales -
Industries
Insurance
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