Production Underwriter

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With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers' compensation industry, Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best. Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide, Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers' compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results. All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers.

Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P. For further information about Key Risk please visit

• Underwrite accounts over $25,000 within established underwriting authority
• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000
• Develop and maintain relationships with 10-20 retail agencies or wholesalers
• Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including President’s Club producers
• Achieve/exceed planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and new business goals
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
• Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
• Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects
• Establish a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurers
• Perform agency evaluations and establish agency goals within required time frames and expectations
• Participate effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and client meetings to obtain and retain profitable business

• BA/BS Degree
• CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred
• 3+ years of workers compensation underwriting and/or sales experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans
• Understands loss development and can objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
• Self‑motivated and results oriented
• Strong book management skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.

Salary is determined by role scope, complexity and location; skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Associate

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Industries:
Financial Services and Insurance

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