Personal Lines Underwriter - Excess and Surplus Lines - Southeastern Region

Arbour Specialty; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter focusing on Excess and Surplus Lines in the Southeastern region. The role involves reviewing applications, managing agent relationships, and making underwriting decisions. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of underwriting experience and relevant licenses, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to contribute to a profitable portfolio.

Benefits

401(k) company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental & family leave

Short-term disability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years underwriting experience required.
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance preferred.
• Strong computer aptitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate applications for quotes.
• Develop relationships with independent agents.
• Communicate risk acceptance or modifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Property & Casualty Licenses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Lines Underwriter - Excess and Surplus Lines - Southeastern Region

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Summary

The Underwriter is responsible for reviewing, underwriting, and rating submissions for quotes. This

includes new or renewal business, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines. This role will

assist with business development and growth by building relationships with independent agents.

The Underwriter will apply sound judgment to underwrite business that minimizes risk and contributes to a profitable portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Review, evaluate, and process applications, renewals, change requests, and cancellations by applying sound underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy and state regulations
• Gather necessary information and make decisions within limits of underwriting authority
• Develop positive working relationships with agents through various modes of communication: telephone, email, and in-person
• Perform periodic field visits to agents to improve quality of submissions, stimulate profitable production, and strengthen company/agency relations
• Communicate with agents regarding risk acceptance, declination, or modifications
• Make entries as required, properly and promptly in underwriting systems to ensure accuracy of data in relation to underwriting and quoting
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3-5 years underwriting experience
• Property & Casualty Licenses required
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with particular attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer aptitude which includes expertise with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, but also able to work collaboratively with a team
• Excess and Surplus Licenses preferred
• 10% travel to agencies, carriers, and home office in Macon, GA
• Must reside in the Southeastern region

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentives

Benefits Package

• 401(k) company match up to 6% eligible upon hire
• Medical, dental & vision, including company paid Life insurance and long-term disability
• Wellness program
• Health care flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Employee Referral Incentive

Physical Conditions/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Insurance

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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Paid paternity leave

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