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Sr. Production Underwriter (Remote)

W. R. Berkley Corporation

Oak Park (IL)

Hybrid

USD 74,000 - 124,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced underwriter to develop and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of multi-line underwriting experience and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with potential for remote work options.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Profit-sharing plans

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of multi-line underwriting and marketing experience.
  • Knowledge of insurance rating, structure, forms and coverages.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, grow and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business.
  • Evaluate/assess submitted applications for appetite acceptability.
  • Manage relationships with assigned producers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Decision-making skills
Communication skills
PC skills

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

MS Excel
MS Word
MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Human Services, a Berkley Company, is devoted to meeting the needs of Human Services Organizations. Our insurance policies are written through our Berkley affiliates, each of which is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company with a Financial Category of XV.

We offer property and casualty coverages designed for the unique operational aspects of social service organizations. Our Human Services Program dates back to 1989, and has continuously evolved to meet the unique needs of the market we serve. We insure both nonprofit and for-profit social service organizations, such as child daycare, sheltered workshops, group homes, senior citizen centers, senior independent living, schools, counseling services, YMCAs, YWCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Responsibilities

To develop, grow and maintain a profitable book of Human Services business within an assigned territory through marketing and underwriting processes; demonstrate functional technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures and techniques to include coverage issues, product lines, marketing, relevant systems and competition in the market place. Manages relationship with assigned producers to manage submission, quote and bind activity and deliver on service commitments established by the designated Service Level Agreement (SLA).

  • Risk Selection: evaluate/assess submitted applications for appetite acceptability; assess risk and determine premium, terms and conditions in accordance with Letter of Authority (LOA) for new and renewal business; generate quote proposals and deliver to producers; negotiate final terms leading to binding.
  • Producer Relationships: develop and maintain relationship through regular visits and phone contact; review pipeline and prospect lists; develop leads; review Producer Score Card and provide ongoing feedback toward goal commitments.
  • Complete underwriting checklists outlining underwriting thought process, loss analysis, pricing theory and risk characteristics.
  • Maintain records and prepare required reports as necessary, including Salesforce, Clearance, BPMi and any other systems involved.
  • Meet or communicate with marketing personnel as warranted, including sharing competitive information, requesting support/assistance with the relationships, and seeking assistance in marketing strategy.
  • Maintain contact with and act as liaison between independent agents, claims adjusters, finance team members, actuarial team members, Risk Control team members and other concerned parties in administering accounts where necessary.
  • Maintain and update files for underwriting reviews.
  • Provide instructions for policy issuance.
  • Handle endorsement requests to ensure timely processing.
  • Assist and/or mentor other members of the department including underwriters, assistant underwriters, and Operations team members as warranted.

May perform other functions as assigned

For a qualified candidate, will consider remote options.

Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7 years of multi-line underwriting and marketing experience.
  • Knowledge of insurance rating, structure, forms and coverages.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills to include the ability to affirmatively close sales.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making skills.
  • Strong PC and keyboarding skills, including working with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Education

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $74k-124k • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
Additional Requirements
Travel: up to 20%
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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