Underwriter- Small Business Insurance

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or higher with at least five years of relevant experience in commercial lines or underwriting, or a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience., Experience in Commercial Lines insurance is preferred, particularly in General Liability, Commercial Property, or BOP Underwriting., Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or AU are advantageous., Strong analytical skills and understanding of pricing components are essential..

Key responsibilities:

  • Underwrite new and renewal business, including processing endorsements and premium audits.
  • Set premiums and perform extensive research to evaluate risks.
  • Train new underwriters on various risk types and complex underwriting issues.
  • Communicate underwriting information effectively to agents and insureds.

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Job description

As an underwriter intermediate or senior for our Small Business Insurance team, you’ll be responsible for underwriting all major functions within our commercial lines underwriting unit. You’ll set premiums, perform extensive research, and communicate underwriting information to agents and insureds. Additionally, you’ll review, evaluate, and price business by applying sound underwriting judgement and adhering to company policies and state regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Underwrite new and renewal business in addition to processing endorsements, inspection reviews, and premium audits
  • Manually rate risks while understanding the components that drive price
  • Train new underwriters on new states, risk types, and complex underwriting issues

Must-have Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum five years relevant commercial lines, insurance industry, and/or underwriting experience.
  • {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum two years relevant commercial lines, insurance industry, and/or underwriting experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Two years of Commercial Lines insurance experience
  • Two years of Commercial General Liability, Commercial Property, or BOP Underwriting Experience
  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), or Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) designation

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation

  • $54,200 - $87,300 annually depending on position level and experience
  • Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16-24% (depending on position level) of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time off
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
  • Career development & tuition assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Industry :
Insurance
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Training And Development
  • Communication
  • Research

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