Production Underwriter - Remote in Minnesota/Wisconsin/Chicago area

Selective Insurance; Minnesota; Remote; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Production Underwriter to work remotely in Minnesota/Wisconsin/Chicago. The role involves managing relationships with agents, underwriting small to large business accounts, and ensuring excellent communication. The ideal candidate will have strong marketing and negotiation skills, along with proficiency in technology to enhance productivity. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Incentive plan eligibility

Comprehensive health care plans

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
• Strong entrepreneurial and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Write new profitable business with agents.
• Monitor agency results and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain open communication with agents and the company.
• Assist with regional needs related to underwriting.

Skills

Marketing skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Proficiency with technology

Focus on results

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Internal software

Job description

Overview

Production Underwriter – Remote in Minnesota/Wisconsin/Chicago area. This role is with Selective Insurance and involves acting as a liaison between the company and agents, managing relationships with agents, the regional underwriting team, and corporate departments. The position is primarily inside-office based with primary contact via phone and email, with occasional travel to meet key agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Write new profitable business with agents and support continuity when vacancies occur; assist busy AMS with overflow.
• Market and underwrite small business and large accounts according to underwriting criteria and in alignment with company standards and philosophy.
• Make consistent underwriting decisions, adhere to pricing philosophies, and promote ease of doing business with Selective; provide excellent communication and service via digital technology.
• Monitor agency results, pursue new business opportunities, growth, profitability, and compliance with initiatives and policies; lead problem-solving and opportunity exploitation efforts.
• Develop professional working relationships with agents, regional underwriting, claim teams, and corporate departments.
• Maintain open two-way communication between agents and the company; encourage usage of Selective systems (CLAS, PLUS, e-Select).
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in other carrier philosophies that could affect Selective.
• Assist with regional needs such as book roll opportunities or coverage on small business or large accounts underwriting teams.
• Occasional automobile travel to assigned agents (approximately 5% of time).

Qualifications

• Highly developed marketing skills.
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High achiever with strong organizational skills; self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency with technology to ensure high productivity (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internal software).
• Strong focus on results.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and ability to drive.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package including a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility, and a wide array of benefits to support health, financial goals, and work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement, and paid time off. Additional details are provided during the recruiting process.

Pay Range

USD $84,000.00 - USD $127,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We respect and value every individual’s opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives, and promote a welcoming culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all employees and partners to foster diversity of viewpoints and experiences.

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