Senior Underwriter: Strategic Risk & Agency Leader

EMC Insurance Companies; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance Companies seeks an experienced Commercial Underwriter to manage a high-volume territory with substantial underwriting authority. You will assess complex accounts, price risk, and build strong agency partnerships while guiding less experienced team members.

Required are a bachelor's degree in insurance or business, five years of commercial lines underwriting experience, and a CPCU or similar designation preferred. Travel may be required as part of territory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration is required or preferred.
• Minimum of five years in commercial lines underwriting.
• CPCU designation or comparable credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects, grows, and maintains a profitable book of business for a high-volume territory with underwriting authority.
• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing.
• Develops and fosters agency relationships.
• Collaborates with marketing reps to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences.
• Explains coverage decisions to agents and offers appropriate exposures.
• Mentors less experienced underwriters and contributes to team growth.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk analysis

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration

Five years of commercial lines underwriting experience

CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Job description

EMC Insurance Companies seeks an experienced Commercial Underwriter to manage a high-volume territory with substantial underwriting authority. You will assess complex accounts, price risk, and build strong agency partnerships while guiding less experienced team members.

Required are a bachelor's degree in insurance or business, five years of commercial lines underwriting experience, and a CPCU or similar designation preferred. Travel may be required as part of territory management.