Senior Workers' Comp Underwriter — Lead Book & Agencies

Key Risk (a Berkley Company); Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Risk (a Berkley Company) in Alabama seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Underwriter to manage accounts and build agency relationships. The role emphasizes underwriting larger accounts, a growth-oriented book of business, and collaboration with agencies within the Key Alliance network.

You will underwrite accounts over $25,000, manage a $10,000,000 book, and work with 10–15 agencies to meet loss ratio and revenue targets.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 5+ years of workers compensation underwriting experience with industrial classes and loss development.
• Three to five years of marketing experience with independent agents.
• CPCU/CIC/AU designation preferred.
• Self-motivated and results oriented; strong customer service and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite accounts over $25,000 within established underwriting authority.
• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000.
• Develops and maintains relationships with 10-15 agencies.
• Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including partners with Advantage and/or Premier status within our Key Alliance agency structure.
• Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals.
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite.
• Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements.
• Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects.
• Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurer.
• Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations.
• Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and Client Service Management (CSM) meetings to obtain and retain profitable business

Skills

Self-motivated and results oriented

Strong managerial skills

Superior customer service skills

Vendor management skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred

Job description

Key Risk (a Berkley Company) in Alabama seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Underwriter to manage accounts and build agency relationships. The role emphasizes underwriting larger accounts, a growth-oriented book of business, and collaboration with agencies within the Key Alliance network.

You will underwrite accounts over $25,000, manage a $10,000,000 book, and work with 10–15 agencies to meet loss ratio and revenue targets.