Commercial Lines Underwriter / Renewal Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

Amerisure Insurance; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance-based incentive pay

Comprehensive health and welfare benefi

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Amerisure, a leading property and casualty insurer, seeks a Commercial Lines Underwriter (Renewal Underwriter) for our southeast team. Hybrid work from Lawrenceville GA, Charlotte NC or Tampa FL, 3 days in office, 2 from home.

You will evaluate, underwrite and price renewal accounts, upholding Amerisure’s risk philosophy and service standards. You will build strong agency partnerships, manage risk, and meet renewal performance targets while maintaining thorough documentation and using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 1 year underwriting experience in commercial or middle market insurance.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, underwrite, price, and negotiate assigned accounts in accordance with Amerisure risk evaluation process and renewal framework.
• Analyze and assess risk factors to ensure adherence to Amerisure’s underwriting philosophy.
• Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to strengthen agency relationships and support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key agency contacts to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure successful account acquisition and retention.
• Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts.
• Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure’s standards and guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Due to a promotion, we are recruiting for a Commercial Lines Underwriter (Renewal Underwriter) to join our team in the southeast. This role will be hybrid working from our Lawrenceville GA, Charlotte NC or Tampa FL office, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating and managing assigned accounts, maintaining a portfolio of renewal accounts, and making informed underwriting decisions in alignment with Amerisure’s risk appetite and strategic objectives. This role highlights data-driven risk assessment, effective negotiation, and collaboration with agency partners to achieve underwriting goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, underwrite, price, and negotiate assigned accounts in accordance with Amerisure risk evaluation process and renewal framework.
• Analyze and assess risk factors to ensure adherence to Amerisure’s underwriting philosophy.
• Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to strengthen agency relationships and support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key agency contacts to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure successful account acquisition and retention.
• Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts.
• Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure’s standards and guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 1 year underwriting experience in commercial or middle market insurance.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package.

• competitive base pay
• performance-based incentive pay
• comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing
• generous paid time off programs

We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.