Senior Commercial Field Underwriter CA

WCF Insurance; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Commercial Field Underwriter to join their team in California. The role involves performing risk analysis, managing a portfolio to achieve growth, and fostering agency relationships. Candidates should have at least five years of multiline underwriting experience and knowledge of workers compensation guidelines. This position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $140,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with 6% employer match

4 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• At least five years of multiline underwriting experience preferred.
• Experience writing complex policies up to 1 million in premium.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of NCCI workers compensation.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis to assess underwriting accounts.
• Manage a book of business for premium growth and retention.
• Initiate sales and stewardship calls to agents.

Skills

Multiline underwriting experience

Knowledge of workers compensation guidelines

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Established relationships with producers

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Overview

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WCF is an A-rated insurance carrier growing in the western states. The middle market underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as Senior Commercial Field Underwriter, reporting to the Director, Underwriting. Preference is for this person to be in the Sacramento or San Diego areas. If within 50 miles of the Roseville office, in office is required Tuesday-Thursday each week.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to form an underwriting assessment of accounts, underwrite new and renewal accounts.
• Manage a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and service policies within letter of authority.
• Initiate and make in-person sales and stewardship calls to agents.
• Manage agency relationships to achieve company growth and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate claims, safety, and premium audit services on large accounts.
• Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.

Qualifications

• At least five years of multiline underwriting experience preferred.
• Experience writing complex policies up to 1 million in premium.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of state / NCCI workers compensation manuals, guidelines, rating elements, bureaus and the competitive landscape.
• Established relationships with producer community.
• CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel experience required.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills and a self-starter.
• Bachelor's degree in business or other related field preferred.

WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a 6% employer match and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year. Base salary for this position for someone located in California is between $110,000 and $140,000.

An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they've applied for the position.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

WCF INSURANCE DE&I MISSION: Promote and embrace a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.

WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance