Underwriter, Small Business

We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented. Candidate must have experience in multi-line package underwriting. The lines of business included on the platform include but are not limited to: BOP, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella.

The position underwrites newline and renewal accounts submitted through the online platform.

• Evaluates, accepts, rejects, or modifies risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority.
• Complies with company policies, procedures & rating plans when evaluating and managing risk.
• Ability to sell and negotiate to achieve bottom line profitability for the Company.
• Provides primary communication and direction for all processing requirements including policy issuance instruction, endorsement requests, billing requirements and audit review.
• Maintains service standards by timely response to broker requests and timely receipt of collateral and agreements in addition to meeting deadlines on submissions of quotations, certificates and/or policies.
• Performs other duties as required to best serve customer, team and management needs.

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Small commercial experience a plus
• 1-3 years of underwriting experience.
• Must possess a strong commercial casualty risk underwriting skill and competence with the ability to handle small risks.
• Strong Interpersonal skills—ability to establish trust and effective working relationships with others—both external and internal customers.
• Strong Communication Skills, including the ability to listen effectively; to confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns with other team members; and to present effective written communication to varied audiences.
• Ability to work in and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use company’s commercial rating and policy issuance systems and software programs (MS Word, Excel) needed to conduct daily business.
• Self-motivated; must be able to work independently and make logical decisions.
• Demonstrate initiative as evidenced by ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Travel --