Job Description
*Join Our Growing Underwriting Team!**
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter to support our expanding book of business. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for placing new business with in-house binding markets and submitting business to brokerage markets. We are looking for candidates who are committed to hard work and upholding our high service standards.
**About Us:**
Our company, a family-owned and operated business, has been providing exceptional insurance solutions since 1981. Starting with just two employees, we have grown to over 80 employees and expanded our services to multiple states. We offer a wide range of insurance products, including property, casualty, automobile, garage, professional, and personal lines. Our advanced technology and talented team set us apart from our competitors.
**Position Description:**
As a Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter, you will be responsible for placing new business with in-house binding markets and submitting business to brokerage markets. Your role will involve reviewing new business accounts, rating and quoting, and working with carrier underwriters to determine pricing and coverage. You will also be responsible for binding new business, managing endorsement requests, and maintaining professional relationships with internal staff, retail agents, and company underwriters.
**Essential Responsibilities:**
- Review new business accounts to determine acceptability based on in-house binding authority company guidelines.
- Properly rate and quote new business accounts using internal company computer systems and multiple carrier rating engines.
- Submit new business accounts to brokerage (non-binding) markets for quoting.
- Work with carrier underwriters to determine pricing, coverage, and acceptability of risks.
- Bind new business and provide all required issuance documents.
- Rate and communicate endorsement requests from retail agents on an existing book of business.
- Assist in the tracking of required applications and payments on business placed.
- Review and handle inspection recommendations and discrepancies.
- Effectively communicate (written/verbal) information to both internal and external customers.
- Assist retail agents with questions on business during the quoting process and after placement of a risk.
- Maintain professional relationships with internal staff, retail agents, and company underwriters.
- Participate in online chat programs via the company website as delegated.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree (preferred)
- E&S underwriting experience
- Insurance license (preferred or ability to obtain)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge and skills, including email and Microsoft Office products, as well as the ability to learn custom program and partner company systems
**Benefits of Working with Us:**
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision offerings
- 401k plan
- Wellness incentives
- In-house gym, Zen rooms, and exercise classes
- Paid vacation, holidays, personal/sick time
- Remote work available
Join our team and be a part of a company that values quality service, strong underwriting, and a supportive work environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our family!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,000.00 110,000.00 Per Year
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