Underwriter, Insurance

Overview

Manage an assigned underwriting territory to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business, endorsements and other relevant transactions. Identify new business opportunities and manage agency relationships.

• Write and retain a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operates within written authority granted and makes referrals to Home Office Underwriting as required
• Collaborates closely with territory team. Keeps peers and Territory Management informed of all issues and activity
• In collaboration with Territory Management, develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with team in meeting territory goals
• Collaborate with the team to develop, manage and maintain outside client relationships that will include traveling in the territory to meet with agents, producers. Actively participate in industry events as required such as but not limited to agency or association conventions
• Provides professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff to successfully resolve issues pertaining to policyholders and territory producers
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1+ years of experience in a Worker’s Compensation underwriting role
• Must have workers compensation underwriting expertise
• Knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures and discipline a plus
• Knowledge of commercial lines products, coverages and pricing practices a plus
• Strong analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The expected salary range for this role is $53,000-$85,000/yr

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include:
Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.