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

Great American Insurance Group; South Carolina; À distance; USD 107 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC in the United States seeks a senior underwriter to lead evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with guidelines and risk appetite. The role develops risk assessment models, collaborates with actuaries, agents and clients, and ensures proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

Requires 13+ years in underwriting, strong communication and negotiation skills, and knowledge of insurance laws.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of underwriting or related field experience.
• Progress toward professional underwriting/designations preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal insurance regulations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making abilities.

Responsabilités

• Leads evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business in line with guidelines.
• Develops risk assessment models to guide coverage, pricing and terms.
• Fosters partnerships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients for information.
• Analyzes reports and inspections to support underwriting decisions.
• Documents underwriting decisions and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates complex renewals and identifies opportunities for enhancements.
• Communicates underwriting strategies to internal teams and brokers.
• Monitors industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Maintains relationships with customers and colleagues to generate and retain business.
• Assists with adjusting underwriting practices to improve outcomes.
• May provide staff coaching and participate in talent decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remote role: within DE, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, DC.

Connaissances

Underwriting experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance

Professional designation progress (AU/CPCU/CIC/INS/ARM)

Description du poste

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.

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.
• 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.

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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, LLC

Salary 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.