Commercial Lines Underwriter 1

Concord Group Insurance; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Concord Group Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter 1 to collaborate with assigned agencies and deliver a consistent underwriting experience. You will apply insurance rules and guidelines and support decision-making with company philosophy, under limited supervision.

The role focuses on building relationships, coordinating quotes, and ensuring clear communication throughout the underwriting process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of insurance coverage and underwriting philosophy required.
• Ability to evaluate information, consider options, and decide independently.
• Ability to train and develop others including training materials as needed.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Clear communication to implement company objectives.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with assigned agency staff.
• Create and maintain a streamlined underwriting experience for agency partners.
• Coordinate quoting and presentation of new and renewal business.
• Ensure proper internal and external communication and underwriting process.
• Visit agency partners as required.
• Evaluate exposure to loss and obtain necessary information.
• Make independent underwriting decisions within company guidelines.
• Cross-sell other coverages to agencies to support profitable growth.
• Provide service to internal and external customers with a positive attitude.
• Maintain punctual attendance at a company-approved location.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Underwriting philosophy

Decision making

Training others

Time management

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

AU or API underwriting designation

Job description

Job Description

A career at Concord Insurance Group is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

Our Commercial Lines Underwriter 1 collaborates with assigned agencies to strengthen our relationships in order to create a consistent underwriting experience that agency partners can depend on. This job also applies insurance coverage rules and guidelines and executes the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy on a wide range of accounts. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance positive working relationships with all assigned agency staff
• Assist in creating, executing, and maintaining a streamlined underwriting experience for agency partners
• Coordinate the quoting process and presentation of new business and renewal proposals
• Coordinate and ensure the necessary internal and external communication is taking place and that the proper underwriting process is being followed, for policies with assigned agencies and related tasks
• Visit agency partners as required
• Determine and obtain information needed to effectively evaluate exposure to loss
• Make independent decisions about risks under consideration in accordance with Company policies and guidelines
• Select, reject, or offer acceptable alternatives for a given risk, within guidelines and philosophy established by the Company, using specialized knowledge and other pertinent information, such as underwriting reports, frequency and severity measures and policy payment history
• Cross sell other coverage options to agency staff, when applicable, to assist in the profitable growth of their agency
• Provide service to internal and external customers with a positive, friendly attitude
• Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a Company approved work location

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, Company approved continuing education programs, including attainment of an underwriting designation such as AU or API is preferred
• Considerable knowledge of insurance and a strong understanding of coverage and corporate underwriting philosophy is required
• The ability to evaluate information, consider alternatives, and make independent decisions
• The ability to motivate and train others including the development of training materials as needed
• Strong time management and organizational skillsThe ability to develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs
• The ability to communicate clearly and implement Company objectives and goals
• Ability to effectively deal with a diverse group of individuals and manage varied factual circumstances

Benefits

At The Concord Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our associates. This includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous paid time off program for vacation, personal, sick time, and holiday pay. Additional benefits include parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility treatment assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, gym member/fitness class reimbursement, and additional resources and programs that encourage professional growth and overall wellness.

Why Concord Group Insurance

Since 1928, The Concord Group has been protecting families and small businesses across New England with trusted, personal insurance solutions. The Concord Group is a member of The Auto Owners Group of Companies and is recognized as a leading insurance provider through the independent agency system. Rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best, the company is represented by more than 550 of the best local independent agents throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

At Concord Group, we believe in more than just insurance, we believe in our people. Our associates thrive in a supportive, collaborative workplace where community involvement, professional growth, and shared values drives everything we do.

Starting your career with The Concord Group means joining a team that values people first and gives you the opportunity to grow, give back, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Compensation

We are dedicated to fair and competitive total compensation package that supports the wellbeing and success of our associates. In addition to this, we offer other components like bonus opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Concord Group is an equal opportunity employer and hires, transfers, and promotes based on ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state, or local law.

The Concord Group participates in E-Verify.