Accident & Health Underwriter

Coverys; Oregon; Ibrido; USD 82.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Coverys is seeking an Underwriter II to evaluate new and renewal risks, determine coverage, pricing, and terms within the assigned territory, and work within delegated authority to generate a profitable portfolio.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to read and interpret a variety of business materials, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel up to 20% is expected, with opportunities to contribute to marketing and cross-functional projects.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or four to seven years related experience.
• Willingness to complete CPCU or RPLU designation is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulatory documents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Comfortable and effective in presenting information to groups.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the year.

Mansioni

• Evaluate new and renewal risks to ensure proper risk selection, pricing and terms for policies within assigned territory.
• Follow underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency and adhere to regulations.
• Interact with customers, agents, and brokers to gather information and clarify underwriting requirements; negotiate policy terms.
• Utilize analytical tools to evaluate exposure and root causes of claims.
• Collaborate with other underwriters and team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of exposure and coverage options.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of underwriting decisions and communications.
• Manage profitability, risk characteristics, submission flow, agent/broker relationships and customer service for assigned territory.
• Assist in marketing activities.
• May participate in or lead projects.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Presentation & communication

Reading & interpretation

Report writing

Travel availability

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

CPCU or RPLU (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

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Position Summary

The Underwriter II will evaluate new and renewal risks to ensure proper risk selection, pricing and terms for policies generated in assigned territory. This position will work within the established strategy and delegated authority to generate a profitable portfolio.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Risk evaluation . Evaluate submissions to determine acceptability of risks in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Determine proper coverage, pricing, limits and terms based on exposure.
• Guideline adherence . Understand and follow the applicable underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency and adherence to industry regulations. Operate within assigned letter of underwriting authority.
• External communication . Interact with customers, agents, and brokers to gather necessary information and to clarify underwriting requirements. Negotiate policy terms. Participate in stewardship meetings.
• Data analysis . Utilize analytical tools to evaluate exposure and understand the driver of claims.
• Collaboration . Drive a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding insureds' risks. Collaborate with other underwriters and team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of the exposure and best means to provide coverage.
• Documentation . Maintain accurate and detailed records of underwriting decisions and communication with both internal and external parties. Responsible for documenting the underwriting process and decisions of assigned policies.
• Portfolio Management . Manage profitability, risk characteristics, submission flow, agent/broker relationships and customer service of assigned territory. Exhibit knowledge of insurance and health care industries and other companies underwriting similar coverage.
• Marketing. Assist in marketing activities.
• Project work. May participate on or lead projects.

Education, Experience, Competencies & Values

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; or four to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to complete requirements of the CPCU or RPLU designation is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, underwriting guidelines and manuals, bylaws, financials, articles of organization, loss runs, Joint Commission reports and other industry reports.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Comfortable and effective in presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the year.

The base salary range for this role is $81,665 - $110,480. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications and education.

If you're a caring and customer focused individual who enjoys working with passionate team members, Coverys is the right company for you!