Senior Underwriter - Property Programs

CRC Insurance Services, Inc.; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an experienced Underwriter with leadership responsibilities to manage new and renewal business, supervise teams, and maintain strong relationships with agents and clients. The role emphasizes high-quality underwriting decisions, adherence to guidelines, and market expansion of program products.

The position requires strong knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting, proficiency with industry tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with producers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation.
• Five years of experience as an active Underwriter or seven years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies.
• Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated.
• Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies.
• Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating.
• Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software.
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies.
• Leadership and team playing skills.
• Exercise discretion in making decisions.
• Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by Management.
• Underwrite new and renewal business.
• Supervise of team(s) ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Market all program products and services to clients.
• Communicate properly and timely with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business.
• Approve and disapprove endorsement requests according to internal and Company guidelines.
• Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
• Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately.
• Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions.
• Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external.
• Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.

Skills

Underwriting

Leadership

Client relationships

Policy analysis

Risk assessment

Multi-line underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation

Tools

Windows

Delphi

Word

DocuCorp

Rackley ISO Rating Software

Job description

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Regular

Please review the following job description:

Underwrites new and renewal business, approves policy changes, maintain workload, and controls written business up to and including the time of binding according to Company guidelines and established internal and external procedures. Provides leadership to a production/underwriting team. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by Management.
2. Underwrite new and renewal business.
3. Supervise of team(s) ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
4. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
5. Market all program products and services to clients.
6. Communicate properly and timely with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business.
7. Approve and disapprove endorsement requests according to internal and Company guidelines.
8. Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
9. Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
10. Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately.
11. Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions.
12. Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external.
13. Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
2. Five years of experience as an active Underwriter or seven years of experience in the insurance industry
3. Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance as necessary
4. Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
5. Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated
6. Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
7. Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
8. Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software
9. Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies
10. Leadership and team playing skills
11. Exercise discretion in making decisions
12. Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
13. Good written and verbal skills
14. Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business
15. Ability to work extended hours when necessary

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being - physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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Join CRC Group, a leader in specialty wholesale insurance, and take your career to new heights. We're a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Why CRC Group?

• Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs.
• Innovation: Work in a forward-thinking environment that values new ideas.
• Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together.
• Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.