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Senior Underwriter

Posted 2024-10-20

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting

📍 Location: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington

🔍 Industry: Insurance

🏢 Company: EMC_Careers

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting

🪄 Skills: LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationMicrosoft ExcelProblem SolvingCustomer service

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration.
  • Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting.
  • Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups.
  • Strong presentation skills preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities.
  • Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling.
Responsibilities:
  • Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority.
  • Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes.
  • Develops and fosters agency relationships.
  • Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences.
  • Offers appropriate coverage for exposures and explains decisions to agents.
  • Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes.
  • Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters.
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