Group Underwriter III

Empire Life; Canada; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Production Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued. You will analyze financial and risk data, build strong broker relationships, and ensure the delivery of quotes on new and renewal accounts. If you have a passion for underwriting and a desire to contribute to a company that values diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and create clear pathways to success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of California workers compensation field/production underwriting experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and risk data to assess risk quality and exposures.
• Build broker relationships and service new and renewal accounts.

Skills

Underwriting Concepts

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 35 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

We value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Join our team at Republic Indemnity!

For over 50 years, Republic Indemnity has been a trusted partner for businesses across the western U.S., helping them effectively manage their workers' compensation costs. Our headquarters in Calabasas, California, along with additional offices in San Francisco and San Diego, serve as hubs for our operations. We specialize in workers' compensation primarily in California, with business presence in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and other western states.

Our Vision: Clear Paths to Success

At Republic, we believe in creating clear pathways for everyone - whether it's a broker, policyholder, injured worker, or colleague. We're committed to helping people reach their goals and achieve success. If you share this vision, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us: the role of Senior Production Underwriter.

This position will service our Southern California territory. Candidates must reside in Southern California.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

1. A self-motivated individual will use independent judgment to analyze financial and risk data to assess risk quality and exposures.
2. Determine appropriate recommendations subject to our management and underwriting guidelines.
3. Proactively build broker relationships by communicating our underwriting appetite and stimulating production.
4. Responsible for ensuring the delivery, follow-up, and servicing requirements of all quotes on new and renewal accounts.
5. Includes visiting brokers to review prospects and triage applications in the broker’s office.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree and generally 3 to 6 years of California workers compensation field/production underwriting experience.
2. Proficient with underwriting concepts and their practical application.
3. Familiarity with the Southern California broker plant is a plus.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
5. Continuing education such as CIC or CPCU designation is a plus.
6. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Company:

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Benefits:

The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.

Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.