Senior Underwriter at Amwins

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY</u></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><u>This position is open to remote candidates and hybrid available for local candidates.</u></strong></em></p> <p>The Senior Underwriting Specialist reviews accounts to determine acceptability within company underwriting authority.&nbsp; Completes underwriting and pricing of accepted accounts.&nbsp; If account is not within underwriting authority, prepares and submits it to the carrier; negotiates pricing and coverages.&nbsp; Initiates and assists sales staff with developing business.&nbsp; Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers in servicing and quoting accounts.&nbsp; Serves as interface between carrier and agent.&nbsp; Handles account problems with the agent, company and sales staff.&nbsp; Plays a support role with less experienced peers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>PRIMARY JOB OBJECTIVE</u></strong></p> <p>The primary job objectives of this position are: to grow the specific program book of business profitably; development of relationships with key program production sources in conjunction with team leaders and other team members.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Underwrites new and renewal program business for acceptability based on guidelines established by company and Amwins Program Underwriters: reviews applications, coverages, classifications, exposures, financial condition, loss information, and engineering reports; discusses pricing with producer, broker or agent; quotes accounts within authority;</li> <li>Works with rating department to achieve pricing, terms and conditions</li> <li>Completes Account Summary detailing hazards, controls, coverages, terms, pricing and thought process for each account</li> <li>Strong knowledge of ISO forms and rules</li> <li>Submits accounts above authority to underwriting manager and/or company</li> <li>Sends out proposals</li> <li>Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers; serves as interface between carrier and agents/brokers;</li> <li>Initiates new business development efforts with assigned agents</li> <li>Sends out initial billing and binding acknowledgement</li> <li>Requests policies to be issued</li> <li>Orders loss control in accordance with company guidelines, reviews completed reports and takes appropriate action, if any</li> <li>Responsible for coverage changes and policy form modification, works in conjunction with company to provide modifications.</li> <li>Coordinates with other department personnel:&nbsp; consults engineering and claims to obtain necessary information in the handling of an account.</li> <li>Responds to phone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion</li> <li>Acts as departmental resource: mentors and answers technical and general questions from others in department.</li> <li>Approves endorsements within authority and refers those outside own authority</li> <li>Completes rate change reports</li> <li>Quality reviews proposals and binding acknowledgements</li> <li>Performs quarterly audits on peer files</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p> <p>Four-year college degree and equivalent designation completed or in process with goal to complete. Good oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal volume; ability to work with limited supervision and strong customer service commitment. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.&nbsp; Insurance curriculum classes a plus.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>WORK EXPERIENCE&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <p>Minimum of five years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience.&nbsp; Prior experience underwriting program business, heavy auto and/or property a plus.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The Amwins Advantage: Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment</li> <ul> <li>Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees</li> </ul> <li>Mental health support including:</li> <ul> <li>Virtual therapy</li> <li>Digital coaching</li> <li>24/7 EAP counseling</li> </ul> <li>Company-paid Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Health Savings Account with company contributions&nbsp;</li> <li>Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter&nbsp;<span data-markjs="true">Benefits</span></li> <li>Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</li> <li>Voluntary coverage options:</li> <ul> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Critical Illness</li> <li>Accident</li> <li>Identity Theft Protection</li> </ul> <li>Retiree medical&nbsp;<span data-markjs="true">benefits</span>&nbsp;available for Medicare-eligible retirees</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule</li> <li>Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment</li> <li>Career advancement opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul></div>