Production Underwriter- Senior Living

Superior Insurance Partners; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the United States is seeking a talented Production Underwriter to focus on Senior Living liability coverage. The position involves building relationships with agency partners, analyzing risks, and providing tailored insurance solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in liability underwriting and possess a strong knowledge of the Senior Living Insurance market. Competitive compensation package including salary and performance bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in liability underwriting within the senior living, healthcare, or specialty casualty sectors.
• Experience with carrier, program business, or surplus lines underwriting strongly preferred.
• Strong agency and broker relationships within the Senior Living Insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and brokers in Senior Living.
• Solicit and underwrite new business opportunities in senior living communities.
• Engage existing and prospective partners to promote specialized coverage offerings.
• Assess, price, and bind new and renewal accounts according to underwriting guidelines.
• Analyze operations and exposures of senior living facilities for risk assessment.
• Communicate quote terms and coverage recommendations clearly to agents.

Skills

Senior Living and Healthcare Risk Evaluation

Underwriting Discipline and Documentation

Market Development and Agent Engagement

Coverage Form Knowledge and Policy Language

Data and Trend Analysis

Portfolio and Pipeline Management

Relationship Management

Business Development Mindset

Time Management and Prioritization

Presentation and Communication Skills

Collaborative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

Production Underwriter – Seren Specialty Insurance (Senior Living)

The Production Underwriter for Seren Specialty Insurance, specializing in Senior Living liability coverage, is responsible for building and maintaining a profitable book of business by developing strong relationships with agency partners, assessing and analyzing complex risks, and crafting tailored insurance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and brokers who specialize in Senior Living operations, driving submission flow and bind rates for Seren Specialty Insurance.
• Provide responsive, knowledgeable support to agents throughout the quoting and binding process, ensuring a positive and efficient experience.
• Solicit and underwrite new business opportunities, focusing on senior living communities, including skilled nursing, intermediate care, assisted living, independent living communities.
• Engage with existing and prospective partners through meetings, webinars, and education sessions to promote Seren Specialty’s senior living program and specialized coverage offerings.
• Support renewal retention by providing expert guidance on coverage adjustments, pricing, and loss prevention recommendations.
• Establish, track, and report on a production pipeline of new and renewal business.
• Identify and pursue underserved segments and emerging risks within the senior living and healthcare liability space.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to enhance agent engagement and streamline submission processes.

Underwriting & Risk Assessment

• Assess, price, and bind new and renewal accounts in accordance with Seren Specialty underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
• Analyze operations, exposures, and loss history of senior living facilities to determine appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Determine class codes, exposure bases, and applicable rating adjustments to ensure fair and sustainable premium levels.
• Review applications, inspections, and financials to assess risk quality and ensure complete documentation of underwriting rationale.
• Communicate quote terms and coverage recommendations clearly to agents and brokers.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate policy issuance and timely servicing.
• Provide feedback to product and actuarial teams to refine underwriting appetite and enhance Seren Specialty’s offerings in the senior living market.
• Collaborate with fellow underwriters and leadership to ensure consistent application of underwriting standards and best practices.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred (Business, Marketing, Risk Management, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in liability underwriting within the senior living, healthcare, or specialty casualty sectors.
• Experience with carrier, program business, or surplus lines underwriting strongly preferred.
• Strong agency and broker relationships within the Senior Living Insurance market.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical/Functional

• Senior Living and Healthcare Risk Evaluation
• Underwriting Discipline and Documentation
• Market Development and Agent Engagement
• Coverage Form Knowledge and Policy Language
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Portfolio and Pipeline Management

Behavioral

• Relationship Management
• Business Development Mindset
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Collaborative Problem Solving

Compensation

Competitive compensation consisting of base salary and an annual performance bonus.