Senior Workers’ Comp Underwriter — Lead & Grow Your Book

Key Risk (a Berkley Company); North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Risk (a Berkley Company) in North Carolina seeks an experienced workers' compensation underwriter to manage high-value accounts and develop agency relationships. You will underwrite accounts over $25,000, grow a portfolio totaling at least $10,000,000, and collaborate with 10–15 agencies within the Key Alliance framework to drive profitable business.

Requirements include 5+ years in workers' comp underwriting, a BA/BS, and professional designations like CPCU/CIC/AU.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers' compensation underwriting experience.
• 3–5 years of marketing experience with independent agents.
• BA/BS Degree required; professional designations preferred.

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

Results oriented

Strong managerial skills

Team player

Superior customer service

Vendor management

Education

BA/BS Degree

CPCU/CIC/AU designation

Job description

Key Risk (a Berkley Company) in North Carolina seeks an experienced workers' compensation underwriter to manage high-value accounts and develop agency relationships. You will underwrite accounts over $25,000, grow a portfolio totaling at least $10,000,000, and collaborate with 10–15 agencies within the Key Alliance framework to drive profitable business.

Requirements include 5+ years in workers' comp underwriting, a BA/BS, and professional designations like CPCU/CIC/AU.