Junior Underwriter

Hub International; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings match

Paid time off

Wellbeing program

Career development

Job summary

HUB International in Florida is seeking an experienced underwriter for small to mid-size transportation and logistics risks. You will solicit information, rate, produce quotes and binders, issue policies, endorsements, and manage relationships with distribution partners. Requires 3+ years in supply chain underwriting and knowledge of rating models.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within HUB's national network.

Qualifications

• College Degree with emphasis on insurance, business or accounting preferred.
• 3+ years underwriting experience with emphasis in the supply chain operations noted above, including knowledge of rating and pricing models.
• Knowledge of the overall logistics industry with relevance to the insurance products and regulatory environment within this sector
• Strong skills in risk selection and deal management to grow the portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and foster business relationships
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes meeting established time and quality standards ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.
• A highly collaborative mind set to learn & develop with a team of passionate industry professionals

Responsibilities

• In coordination with our Business Development Team, engage with distribution partners to collect and reconcile new and renewal submission information to begin the underwriting review process in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, appetite and standards.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the submission details to determine exposures, and identify necessary structure (terms, limits, conditions, deductibles) for each individual risk based on its merits.
• Responsible for delivering quotes and managing the communication flow with our distribution partners throughout the process.
• Complete and provide binders for new and renewal accounts/policies, including identifying proper forms and endorsements used for policy construction.
• Adhere to granted levels of underwriting authority for the risks assigned and collaborate with Underwriting Directors & Officers as needed when risks exceed delegated authority.
• Respond to mid-term change requests on assigned accounts, including processing of premium and non-premium bearing endorsements or other policy actions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Respond to brokers service requests for loss runs, endorsements, etc.; ensuring all appropriate documentation is received.
• Properly document all systems/account files within established due dates.
• Ability to effectively manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactively solve problems to meet and exceed client/broker expectations with internal standards, including interpreting policy language, responding to coverage needs, and working to bring the necessary resources to bear for the situation.
• Provide excellent customer service in a timely and professional manner to internal and external customers including but not limited to Underwriters; Claim, Sales, Operations; Agents and Brokers; to facilitate the processing of business with current and prospect accounts.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Supply chain knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Responsible for underwriting small to mid-size risks across our existing portfolio of transportation and logistics clients, makes underwriting decisions within assigned authority. Candidate should have experience with underwriting many types of supply chain operations, including Motor Truck Cargo, Freight Brokerage, Freight Forwarders, NVOCC, Shippers Interest, Warehouse & Stock Throughput for both domestic and international risks.

Scope of work includes soliciting information, account setup, rating, producing quotes and binders, issuing policies and endorsements, and maintaining relationships with our distribution partners throughout the process.

Essential Functions:

• In coordination with our Business Development Team, engage with distribution partners to collect and reconcile new and renewal submission information to begin the underwriting review process in accordance with company underwriting guidelines, appetite and standards.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the submission details to determine exposures, and identify necessary structure (terms, limits, conditions, deductibles) for each individual risk based on its merits. Responsible for accurate input of data and exposure information into the appropriate system(s) to provide timely and accurate quote, policy & endorsement processing.
• Responsible for delivering quotes and managing the communication flow with our distribution partners throughout the process. Complete and provide binders for new and renewal accounts/policies, including identifying proper forms and endorsements used for policy construction.
• Adhere to granted levels of underwriting authority for the risks assigned and collaborate with Underwriting Directors & Officers as needed when risks exceed delegated authority.
• Respond to mid-term change requests on assigned accounts, including processing of premium and non-premium bearing endorsements or other policy actions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Respond to brokers service requests for loss runs, endorsements, etc.; ensuring all appropriate documentation is received.
• Properly document all systems/account files within established due dates. Ability to effectively manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactively solve problems to meet and exceed client/broker expectations with internal standards, including interpreting policy language, responding to coverage needs, and working to bring the necessary resources to bear for the situation.
• Provide excellent customer service in a timely and professional manner to internal and external customers including but not limited to Underwriters; Claim, Sales, Operations; Agents and Brokers; to facilitate the processing of business with current and prospect accounts.

Qualifications:

• College Degree with emphasis on insurance, business or accounting preferred.
• 3+ years underwriting experience with emphasis in the supply chain operations noted above, including knowledge of rating and pricing models.
• Knowledge of the overall logistics industry with relevance to the insurance products and regulatory environment within this sector
• Strong skills in risk selection and deal management to grow the portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and foster business relationships
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes meeting established time and quality standards ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.
• A highly collaborative mind set to learn & develop with a team of passionate industry professionals

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

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What we offer you

We invest in your growth. HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities designed to accelerate your career. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and applicable eligibility requirements.

• Competitive pay with comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, and company-paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave and a wellbeing program designed to support real work/life balance
• A collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful engagement, community impact through HUB Gives and genuine room to grow your career

The HUB difference

HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.

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