Commercial Property & Liability Underwriter (Remote)

CIBA Insurance Services; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off including holidays and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Glendale is seeking an experienced Underwriter responsible for risk selection and management of commercial property and liability new business. The ideal candidate will have over five years of related experience and excellent communication skills to build strong internal and external business relationships. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related experience with commercial property/casualty coverages.
• Working knowledge of risk criteria for underwriting profitability.
• Ability to build strong business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate submissions and manage a book of business.
• Maintain organized underwriting files according to guidelines.
• Supervise Underwriting Assistant(s) effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Summary

The Underwriter is primarily responsible for risk selection, analysis, documentation, pricing and sales of commercial property and liability new business, as being responsible for renewal retention and ongoing management of existing portfolio.

Key Job Objectives

• Manage book of business by evaluating submissions, making decisions consistent with guidelines in a timely manner
• Maintain complete and well-organized electronic underwriting files according to guidelines
• Maintaining a good relationship with assigned brokers by responding promptly to requests and clearly communicating underwriting decisions
• Review and evaluate upcoming renewals in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring that nonrenewal notices and renewal quotes are issued accurately and timely
• Ongoing management of existing portfolio
• Effectively supervise Underwriting Assistant(s)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor\u2019s degree preferred
• P&C license
• Five or more years of related experience and working knowledge of commercial property/casualty coverages and services, including technical principles of rating and pricing commercial lines business based upon individual risk criteria to promote underwriting profitability
• Proficient computer skills, including Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills with strong Excel and Adobe knowledge, and database rating
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
• Negotiation and sales skills with the ability to deliver a challenging message
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Benefits Offered

HEALTH

CIBA offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer a flexible spending account (FSA) to help our employees save on healthcare expenses.

RETIREMENT

We offer a 401(k) plan with a Roth option and employer-matching contributions to assist employees with retirement planning.

PAID TIME OFF

We offer paid meal breaks, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. We also offer bereavement leave to support our employees during difficult times and paid volunteer time.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Our training, licensing, and tuition reimbursement programs help our employees grow in their careers. Our flexible work schedules, including telecommuting, allow our employees to balance their work and personal lives.

COMPANY CULTURE

We have a positive team culture and offer an employee referral program, company-wide employee recognition program, and anniversary recognition program to show our appreciation for our employees\' hard work and dedication. We also host various employee events throughout the year to foster a sense of community and fun in the workplace. Paid volunteer time is offered to support our employees\' dedication to helping their local communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This organization participates in E-Verify.