Senior Commercial Underwriter

EMC Insurance Companies; Mississippi; Remote; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to manage a profitable book of business and evaluate complex accounts. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, five years of underwriting experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely from several states, including Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration preferred.
• Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting required.
• Insurance designations, such as CPCU, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects and maintains a profitable book of business.
• Evaluates complex accounts for risk selection and pricing.
• Develops agency relationships and ensures superior customer experiences.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk analysis

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, or Tennessee*
  
  

Essential Functions

• Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes
• Develops and fosters agency relationships
• Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences
• Offers appropriate coverage for exposures and explains decisions to agents
• Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes
• Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration
• Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting
• Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
• Strong presentation skills preferred
• Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling
  
  

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $83,000-$115,000 range or the $92,000-$127,000 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

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All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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