Job Description

Production Binding Underwriter (Commercial & Personal Lines)

Job Summary

Seeking experienced and driven Production Binding Underwriters specializing in Commercial Lines and Personal Lines to join a dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to inherit an established book of business with significant revenue potential and strong agent relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in underwriting, exceptional sales and marketing skills, and the ambition to grow and maintain a thriving book of business.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 (potential to exceed $135,000 for candidates with a significant book of business and strong relationships)
• Bonus Structure: Commission eligibility begins after generating 2x base salary in revenue and covering support staff costs
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employer-paid continuing education courses and designations
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Flexible and hybrid work options

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business through new business production and renewals
• Manage agency relationships and serve as the primary client contact
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to drive business growth
• Rate, quote, and bind risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for complex renewals and new business
• Submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and management
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve new business hit rates, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratios
• Lead, train, and mentor Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience (excess & surplus experience preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in continued education and professional development
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred

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