Senior Underwriting Specialist (DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, PA, TN, VA, DC)

Summit Insurance Group, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remoto; USD 107.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business across select markets. The role focuses on applying advanced risk assessment techniques, aligning with company guidelines, and maintaining strong relationships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients.

The position requires extensive underwriting expertise, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and professional designations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, economics, risk management, or a related field.
• Minimum 13 years of underwriting experience or related field.
• Professional designations such as AU, CPCU, CIC, INS or ARM preferred.

Mansioni

• Leads the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Develops and implements advanced risk assessment models to inform coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Maintains expert knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations; documents decisions and ensures compliance.
• Evaluates complex renewals and modifications, identifying opportunities for policy enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Communicates underwriting strategies to internal teams, agents, and brokers, and monitors industry trends and regulatory changes.

Conoscenze

Underwriting experience

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Negotiation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic.

Our strength comes from a single-minded focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities. Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate.Summit is a member of the Great American Insurance Group where our highest goal is for all employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.

The person hired for this position will work remotely in one of the following states: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington DC.#LI-RemoteJob

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Leads the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Develops and implements advanced risk assessment models to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Fosters strategic partnerships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and provide guidance.
• Procures and analyzes supplementary reports and screenings, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, and external inspections, to support underwriting decisions.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Evaluates complex policy renewals and modifications, identifying opportunities for policy enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Communicates underwriting strategies and decisions effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Monitors and shares insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business.
• Monitors and evaluates underwriting practices, assisting with implementing strategic adjustments to improve overall effectiveness and outcomes.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation.

Scope of Job/Qualifications

Performs work under minimal supervision. Works at the highest authority limits on the most complex assignments. Maintains expert knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations. Demonstrates expert analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced negotiation and decision-making ability. Familiarity with marketing strategies and tools is beneficial. Recognized as the company expert in the field. May serve as the highest point of escalation for decisions regarding risk and coverage. Position requires occasional travel.

Company:SCI Summit Consulting, LLCSalary Range:$107,200.00 -$125,000.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.