Production Underwriter

PRODUCTION UNDERWRITER - MONTGOMERY, AL

Job Summary: Underwriter for a fast-growing specialty workers’ compensation program manager. Responsible for meeting written premium production goals through new and renewal policy underwriting, service, relationship development, and sales. Requires a sales-driven attitude, critical thinking skills, knowledge of insurance, management skills, and best practices protocols.

• Analyzes new and renewal business for acceptable exposure, loss experience, timely payments (renewals), etc. in accordance with internal and carrier underwriting guidelines.
• Reviews and provides analysis of losses.
• Negotiates pricing with retail agents.
• Works closely with Management Team to reach existing goals and establish new benchmarks.
• Interacts with claims adjusters and staff.
• Assigns work to and mentors subordinates.
• Actively solves problems among insureds, agents, and other industry partners.
• Successfully communicates company products and carriers/markets to customers.
• Develops strong working relationships with retail agents, brokers, and carrier reps/underwriters.
• Travels to meet with select retail agents/brokers and participates in industry related meetings, functions and conventions as needed.
• Provides leadership and guidance to support the company’s overall efforts to furnish excellent customer service.

• Intermediate to expert knowledge of insurance.
• Capability to make decisions regarding carrier placement/appetite.
• Ability to take direction from others and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred but not required.
• At least 4 years of experience working in the insurance industry.

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