New Business Underwriter

Brown & Brown; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Washington state seeks an Underwriter I to evaluate and quote new member programs and renewals. You will make independent underwriting decisions and uphold underwriting guidelines while focusing on policy profitability.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications, determining acceptability, maintaining integrity of underwriting practices, and supporting the development of underwriting rates. Training and collaboration with teammates are anticipated as part of this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Must obtain WA Property & Casualty license within 12 months (courses and testing provided).
• Math skills such as business math or basic accounting functions are preferred.
• Prior insurance experience or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make independent underwriting decisions using discretion.
• Underwrite new applications and renewal submissions according to policy.
• Determine acceptability of business.
• Maintain integrity of underwriting practices.
• Provide training to Underwriter I and assistants as requested.
• Assist in formulating underwriting strategies for growth and profitability.
• Implement methods for promotion of policies or improvements to processes.
• Review competitor quotes, binders, and policy forms to provide comparisons.
• Assist marketing programs to carriers along with existing and prospective insureds.

Skills

MS Office

Underwriting

Communication

Professionalism

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

WA Property & Casualty license within 12 months

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Summary

Responsible for underwriting and associated tasks for existing and new programs, with a focus on evaluating and quoting prospective new members.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Make independent underwriting decisions using discretion.
• Underwrite new applications and renewal submissions according to Letter of Authority, if applicable.
• Determine acceptability of business.
• Maintain integrity of underwriting practices.
• Perform essential functions of Underwriter I at a higher degree of proficiency and for more complex programs.
• Provide training to Underwriter I and Underwriting Assistants as requested.
• Assist organization in formulating underwriting strategies for continued growth and profitability.
• Implement methods for promotion of policies or improvements to processes.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring quality control efforts.
• Serve as resource for organization on underwriting and technical insurance issues.
• Participate in developing underwriting rates and guidelines.
• Assist marketing programs to carriers along with existing and prospective insureds.
• Oversight of document issuance; indications, quotes etc. issued without errors.
• Review competitor quotes, binders, and policy forms to provide comparisons to pool coverage as requested.
• Other job-related projects or assignments as delegated.

Competencies

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office programs. Ability to learn other business software programs.
• Underwriting at the advanced level of position and difficulty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in teams. Possess a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, the ability to analyze situations to make decisions, and be detail-oriented.
• Professional office dress is mandatory. Must present oneself in a professional manner, including personal hygiene and appearance.
• Regular attendance is essential and expected for the effective operation of the company.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• High school diploma.
• Obtain a Washington State Property & Casualty Insurance Producers License within 12 months (courses and testing provided by Company).

Preferred

• Math skills such as Business Math or basic accounting functions.
• Prior insurance experience or college degree.

Physical Requirements Necessary On a Regular Basis

Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day. Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person and telephone communication on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day. Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor. Ability to sit at a desk on a constant basis for at least 7-10 hours per day.

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $95,000 DOE

Pay Range

60000 - 95000 Annual

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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