Senior Specialty Underwriter: Risk & Broker Growth

UFG Career; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UFG Insurance seeks a Specialty Underwriter to join our team. You will develop and maintain a profitable mix of new and existing business (target at least $3 million annually) by building broker relationships and applying strong analytical risk assessment.

The role requires evaluating submissions, determining acceptability within underwriting guidelines, and meeting production and profitability goals. Travel up to 25% to broker meetings and sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have analytical skills to evaluate risks and determine acceptability within underwriting policies.
• Experience in underwriting and risk assessment within Specialty lines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, investigate, and analyze risks including review of applications, loss experience, loss control reports, and appetite guides.
• Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts within authority; gather financial and organizational information to assess risk.
• Review and approve or decline premium bearing endorsement requests; consult with other underwriters as needed.
• Create and maintain records of communications and file documentation.
• Determine rating classifications and complete account summaries for file documentation and operational efficiency.
• Meet production, marketing, and profitability goals.
• Negotiate and place facultative reinsurance when required.
• Provide high quality customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Build relationships with the brokerage community to support Specialty underwriting.
• Stay current on industry information, trends, and regulatory changes.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Economics preferred

ASLI designation

CPCU designation

Job description

UFG Insurance seeks a Specialty Underwriter to join our team. You will develop and maintain a profitable mix of new and existing business (target at least $3 million annually) by building broker relationships and applying strong analytical risk assessment.

The role requires evaluating submissions, determining acceptability within underwriting guidelines, and meeting production and profitability goals. Travel up to 25% to broker meetings and sites is expected.