Executive Underwriter

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Structure

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

Builders is seeking an Executive Underwriter to evaluate, select, and underwrite the most complex policies within a designated area, ensuring alignment with program standards and objectives.

The role requires regulatory compliance, precise pricing, collaboration with other departments, and leadership in risk assessment for agents, members, and prospects.

A Georgia-licensed candidate with a four-year degree in insurance or related discipline and multi-line underwriting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• State of Georgia Property and Casualty Agents License and six or more years of insurance experience in Underwriting, with experience in policy processing and multi-line experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the most senior staff member assigned the most intricate policies and situation for resolution.
• Review new applications, and loss information to thoroughly evaluate risk and determine eligibility for program inclusion. Adhere to underwriting guidelines established by assigned programs.
• Exercise discretion in accordance with authority levels when assessing each risk.
• Adhere to National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) regulations and guidelines while assessing and binding risks.
• Ensure precise pricing of individual risks and propose adjustments beneficial to the company's underwriting policies and procedures.
• Prepare quotes and revised quotes for agents' consideration.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer service inquiries, addressing questions and resolving issues from agents, members, and prospects in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Review monthly renewals for pricing adjustments or non-renewal decisions based on historical data.
• Utilize specialized expertise to evaluate changes recommended by internal staff for accounts under evaluation by the Underwriting team.
• Collaborate with other departments to service accounts and minimize losses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Autonomy

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Integrity. Care. Trust. Compassion. Expertise.

Do these words resonate with you?

These values of Builders culture create success in all we do. We strive to provide deeply supportive partnerships to our customers, agents, and each other.

Builders is proud to be named among the Great Places to Work. Our award-winning culture has earned top marks in Company Direction, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Balance, Leadership, and Compensation and Benefits. Our strong culture keeps us Built Strong in a forever-changing world, and our AM Best A Rating is evidence of our financial strength.

Position Summary

The Executive Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and underwriting the most complex policies within a designated coverage area, ensuring alignment with the standards and objectives of established insurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the most senior staff member assigned the most intricate policies and situation for resolution.
• Review new applications, and loss information to thoroughly evaluate risk and determine eligibility for program inclusion. Adhere to underwriting guidelines established by assigned programs.
• Exercise discretion in accordance with authority levels when assessing each risk.
• Adhere to National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) regulations and guidelines while assessing and binding risks.
• Ensure precise pricing of individual risks and propose adjustments beneficial to the company's underwriting policies and procedures.
• Prepare quotes and revised quotes for agents' consideration.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer service inquiries, addressing questions and resolving issues from agents, members, and prospects in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Review monthly renewals for pricing adjustments or non-renewal decisions based on historical data.
• Utilize specialized expertise to evaluate changes recommended by internal staff for accounts under evaluation by the Underwriting team.
• Collaborate with other departments to service accounts and minimize losses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• State of Georgia Property and Casualty Agents License and six or more years of insurance experience in Underwriting, with experience in policy processing and multi-line experience
• Knowledge of the construction industry, property and casualty insurance and worker's compensation
• Skill in interpersonal interactions, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external contacts; skill in customer service and problem-solving
• Capacity to work autonomously while ensuring transparent communication with internal leadership
• Skill in analysis, time management, prioritization, negotiation and project management; ability to multi-task effectively while paying attention to detail
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and function specific software applications
  

Let's talk benefits!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Structure
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• PTO
  

About Builders

Builders is a mid-sized mutual with remarkable strengths. Rated A by AM Best, Builders has forged rock-solid financial strength and a reputation for reliability and fairness in fulfilling our promises to customers. Kind, collaborative, and customer-centric, our experienced and passionate teams foster a rewarding atmosphere of excellence, trust, and mutual respect, meriting the "Culture Excellence" honors from Top Workplaces. Flexible and highly personal, our experts leverage deeply supportive partnerships with knowledgeable independent agencies to drive better services and protection for policyholders.

Our financial excellence, amazing people, and powerful partnerships build outstanding outcomes and peace of mind for our agents and their clients. This is what we mean by Insurance Built Strong®.

Builders Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and don't discriminate based on any protected status. Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• State of Georgia Property and Casualty Agents License and six or more years of insurance experience in Underwriting, with experience in policy processing and multi-line experience
• Knowledge of the construction industry, property and casualty insurance and worker's compensation
• Skill in interpersonal interactions, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external contacts; skill in customer service and problem-solving
• Capacity to work autonomously while ensuring transparent communication with internal leadership
• Skill in analysis, time management, prioritization, negotiation and project management; ability to multi-task effectively while paying attention to detail
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and function specific software applications