Commercial Property & Liability Underwriter (Remote)

CIBA Insurance Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Career development & tuition support

Telecommuting flexibility

Job summary

CIBA Insurance Services is seeking an experienced Underwriter to assess risk, price and sell commercial property and liability new business, while managing renewals and existing portfolios.

You will maintain organized files, evaluate submissions, and communicate underwriting decisions clearly. Strong analyst and negotiation skills are essential to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• P&C license
• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience
• Strong Excel and Adobe skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage risk selection, analysis, documentation, pricing, and sales of new commercial property and liability business
• Oversee renewal retention and ongoing management of existing portfolio
• Maintain organized electronic underwriting files in compliance with guidelines
• Evaluate submissions and make timely decisions aligned with guidelines
• Respond promptly to broker requests and communicate underwriting decisions clearly
• Supervise underwriting assistants and support team

Job description

Established in 1993, CIBA Insurance Services offers a unique insurance program that has become the benchmark for providing commercial property owners and managers with broad commercial coverage for property and liability risk protection. We are dedicated to providing our customers with unsurpassed service in underwriting, claims management, risk management, and providing innovative solutions to complex insurance needs.

Summary

The Underwriter is primarily responsible for risk selection, analysis, documentation, pricing, and sales of commercial property and liability new business, as well 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's 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.

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