Production Aviation Underwriting Specialist

IAT Insurance Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Education Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group seeks an Aviation Underwriting Specialist to evaluate significant aviation and general liability cases and build their own book of business. The role supports hybrid work with in-office Mon-Wed and optional remote Thursdays/Fridays, located in Plano TX or other listed locations, with remote consideration for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in underwriting in aviation and GL, strong quantitative and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in commercial insurance or risk management.
• Ability to apply loss development and advanced loss analysis.
• Capable of using coverage features and reinsurance for pricing.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze underwriting files to accept new business or renewals within authority.
• Assess documents in underwriting files to confirm accuracy and minimize risk exposure.
• Determine account premium levels using company guidelines within authority.
• Read and interpret contracts to determine exposures and provide guidance.
• Clarify and verify coverage to the Claims Department.
• Market to assigned agencies to achieve new business flow.
• Assess agency activity and provide guidance during annual visits.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Aviation underwriting

Strong math ability

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Job description

• Aviation underwriting experience.

IAT Insurance Group's Aviation team has an immediate opening for an Aviation Underwriting Specialist. This position may be based in Scottsdale, AZ; Anaheim, CA; Pasadena, CA; Alpharetta, GA; Naperville, IL; Rolling Meadows, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Newark, NJ; Williamsville, NY; or Plano, TX. For the right candidate, remote work will also be considered.

In this role, you will be tasked with evaluating significant and unique situations while weighing data and intangibles by maintaining and building relationships in the commercial aviation and general liability space. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of underwriting experience building their own book of business in commercial aviation and general liability space. Candidates with significant experience will be considered for an Underwriting Director level role.

This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze underwriting files, using judgment and experience as primary criteria, to accept new business or continue renewals within established authority level.
• Review and analyze all documents within or associated with the underwriting file to establish accuracy in identification and minimizing the risk of exposure, utilizing change requests, claim information, loss control, and outside databases to identify changes in exposure to risk.
• Review, evaluate, and determine account premium levels using sound judgment consistent with established company premium modification plans within authority limits.
• Read, evaluate, and interpret contracts and policies to determine exposures providing guidance and clarification to others consistent with experience.
• Provide clarification and verification of coverage to the Claims Department consistent with experience.
• Market to assigned agencies to achieve acceptable new business flow.
• Assess agency activity; provide clarification to agency personnel about the company’s position in annual visits to assigned agencies consistent with experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Must-Have

• Bachelors’ degree, with at least 5 years relevant experience in commercial Insurance or equivalent
• Equivalent is defined as having at least 9 years of risk management experience.
• Must possess the ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk.
• Must be able to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.
• Requires strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
• Must possess knowledge of various computer programs, internet-based programs, and PC literate in the use of spreadsheets.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Prefer To Have

• Aviation underwriting experience.
• Aviation commercial general liability experience and a deep understanding of exposure within this space.
• CAIP, CPCU, ARM, or AU industry designations.
• INS21, 22, and 23 or equivalent is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Our Culture

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family‑owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Like

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $58,900 – $153,200. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit‑sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits