Job Description
Commercial Lines Underwriter
Job Summary
Seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Commercial Lines Underwriter to join a dynamic team in the specialty insurance industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new commercial accounts and enhancing renewal business through strong client relationships. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about advancing your career in underwriting, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation Package
- Competitive Base Salary with a performance-based sales bonus plan.
- Comprehensive Benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) Plan with employer match.
- Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Flexible Work Options, including hybrid arrangements.
- Professional Development, with employer-paid continuing education courses and designations.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and expand a profitable book of business.
- Serve as the primary contact for agency relationships, ensuring exceptional client service.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive new and renewal business growth.
- Evaluate, rate, quote, and bind risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for both new and renewal accounts.
- Submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities as needed.
- Monitor key performance metrics and take corrective actions to improve new business hit rates, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratios.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Associate Underwriters to foster team growth and success.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience (excess & surplus lines experience preferred).
- Proven proficiency in sales and marketing within the insurance industry.
- Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to build and maintain client relationships.
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