Underwriter I

Job Details

Job Location
INSURICA Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
2 Year Degree

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Underwriting

Description

SUMMARY:

The Underwriter will be responsible for the underwriting and production of all assigned accounts/brokers that fall within their assigned jurisdiction or team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Underwrite risks for assigned producers and/or assigned teams or jurisdiction within established guidelines and within personal authority level
• Review, quote, and bind new submissions and renewal business within company standards and systems
• Meet all current premium production objectives by writing profitable renewal business. Renewal underwriting objectives take precedence over New business production
• Broker development
• Participate in monthly underwriting review meetings
• Market C&S Specialty Underwriters products to brokers, prospects, and insureds. (This includes travel to producer/prospect locations)
• Actively participates in the underwriting team to meet objectives. Works to identify and resolve teamwork issues
• Client/policyholder/broker service
• Input all technical information into systems required for the underwriting analysis and for policy issuance
• Document files with account analysis, underwriting, and financial documentation within established standards
• Assist in establishing underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Assist in training all new underwriting personnel, including participation in training sections
• Assist in developing reports and analyses of underwriting efforts and results
• Liaison with insureds and producers
• Work closely with Loss Control professionals for technical evaluation of submissions
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the position. Essential functions are outlined; however, other duties may be assigned, as needs arise, or as required to support the essential functions. Specific performance objectives may be developed each year to measure the performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to be detail oriented and handle and complete multiple tasks within deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships and motivate others, work independently or as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to make decisions according to rules, regulations, and procedures
• Computer literate. Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions, and prepare and maintain complex records and files
• Discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent in related work experience.
• Insurance-related continuing education a plus (i.e., CIC, INS, CPCU)
• Leadership Core Competencies
• Instills Purpose & Vision
• Demonstrates Integrity, Courage & Conviction
• Communicates Openly and Effectively
• Build high-performing teams & individual talent
• Achieves Results through Speed & Decisiveness
• Maintains a Constant Focus on Customer Satisfaction
• Builds & Maintains Successful Relationships
• Demonstrates Broad Business Knowledge & Savvy

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Fast-paced, multi-tasking, office environment with periodic high disruption and changing priorities
• Ability to perform approximately 80% sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Requires operation of a computer workstation, including keyboard and video display
• All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physical or mental impairment