Hybrid Personal Lines Underwriter - Risk & Agency Partner

Penn National Insurance; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn National Insurance in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to decide risk acceptability using underwriting techniques and to support agency relationships.

The role is hybrid, interacts with agents, and involves documentation, risk analysis, mentoring trainees, and contributing to policy development. A 4-year degree is preferred and at least 1 year in property/casualty underwriting is expected.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred.
• Experience in property/casualty underwriting is preferred.
• Continuing education in specialized insurance courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate underwriting decisions to agents clearly.
• Document underwriting files with actions and reasons for exceptions.
• Identify risks and advise on risk reduction actions.
• Maintain risk documentation and support agency performance reviews.
• Conduct special underwriting programs to improve profitability.

Skills

Business Acumen

Negotiation

Results Oriented

Time & Priority Management

Decision Making

Education

4-year degree

IIA & AU courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Underwriting systems

Email systems

Job description

Penn National Insurance in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to decide risk acceptability using underwriting techniques and to support agency relationships.

The role is hybrid, interacts with agents, and involves documentation, risk analysis, mentoring trainees, and contributing to policy development. A 4-year degree is preferred and at least 1 year in property/casualty underwriting is expected.