(Senior) Production Underwriter

50158 Specialty Program Group, LLC; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance solutions provider is seeking a dedicated Production Underwriter with a strong focus on the construction segment. The ideal candidate will enhance sales by cultivating agent relationships and providing exceptional service, while addressing complex underwriting risks. This remote position allows for minimal travel and aims for individuals with a solid background in commercial underwriting, particularly within construction-related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial underwriting experience, preferably with a focus on construction.
• Must build strong relationships with clients and work independently.
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales by prospecting new retail agent clients and growing existing agencies.
• Develop underwriting proposals and maintain profitable book of business.
• Respond to customer needs and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Communication

Sales

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As part of Specialty Program Groups' Delegated Underwriting Authority unit, Catapult Insurance Solutions offers creative program insurance solutions & wholesale brokerage for niche industries & hard-to-place risks.

SUMMARY

The ideal Production Underwriter candidate will be responsible for increasing sales by way of prospecting new retail agent clients, growing existing retail agencies and securing new business accounts by providing excellent customer service, product knowledge along with creative and timely problem-solving. This position will have a strong focus on the construction segment including builder’s risk, property and general liability / XS lines of business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be required.

• Locate new sales opportunities by visiting existing and new customers and presenting our products and services.
• Maintain and increase current profitable books of business.
• Establish and foster client relationships and anticipate and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Respond expeditiously to customer needs and follow through on all aspects of requests, both written and verbal.
• Embrace change and participate in activities needed to support the growth of the company.
• Develop, analyze, select, and profitably price risks of varying complexity with an emphasis on new business production.
• Provide thorough and clear underwriting proposals and in a timely manner.
• Achieve agreed upon production and loss ratio goals within assigned book of business.

GENERAL

• This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the job.
• Essential functions are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support essential functions.
• This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to unilateral change and revision by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position will require very minimal travel.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION / BACKGROUND Minimum 5 years commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on the construction segment a plus. Must be able to work independently and build strong client and company relationships. Bachelor’s degree is desired.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must be deemed to effectively speak, read, write, and effectively comprehend English. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must possess basic math skills. Ability to perform these basic operations using units of American money and weight measurement, and volume.

Ability to calculate premiums based on exposures and rates. Ability to apply payments and / or refunds to specific invoices and item numbers.

INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS Licensing and designations preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK LOCATION This position is remote but alternative office locations can be made available depending upon the city of the candidate.

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations : The expected salary range for this position is $65,000-$105,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level.

WORK LOCATION This position is remote.

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations : The expected salary range for this position is $65,000-$105,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level.

Remote

Department Account Management & ServiceRequired Experience : 5-7 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel : NegligibleRequired Education : Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

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