Senior Underwriter

Core Specialty; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty is seeking a Senior Underwriter to assess and price excess auto liability risks through a wholesale broker distribution channel.

The role requires 7+ years of underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel for broker meetings and industry events. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of related underwriting experience preferred; exposure to trucking liability/excess underwriting is ideal.
• Strong understanding of standard insurance concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze and price risks for excess auto liability coverage.
• Develop insurance proposals, process binders, approve endorsements and obtain approvals as needed.
• Ensure underwriting and service standards on assigned accounts.

Skills

Communication

Marketing

Customer service

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Time management

Self-motivated

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

As the Senior Underwriter you will evaluate, analyze and price risks associated with excess auto liability coverage through a wholesale broker distribution plant.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Determines the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business based on company underwriting guidelines and objectives.
• Develop insurance proposals, process binders, approve endorsements, and obtain required underwriting approvals where needed
• Ensure underwriting and service standards are met on assigned accounts
• Travel to conduct broker marketing meetings and attend industry events as determined by management
• Performs related duties as required under Underwriting Guidelines and as requested to include report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist the excess liability team
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the team to broaden knowledge of the product line and/or technical knowledge of pricing
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Demonstrate excellent communication, marketing skills and superior customer service
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to daily changing needs and job duties
• Strong analytical skills
• Good organization and effective time management
• Self-motivated and independent
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access and other related software packages

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• 7+ years of related primary trucking liability and/or excess underwriting experience preferred; Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of standard insurance concepts, practices and procedures

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program