Strategic Underwriter & Agent Relations Lead

Selective Insurance; Illinois; On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance seeks a relationship manager to act as the liaison between the company and agents, focusing on new business submissions and digital interactions. The role supports AMS and Small Business Underwriters and aims for profitable growth in volume and policy counts.

The position is primarily inside-office with main contact via phone and email, with occasional travel to meet agency partners. Requires strong marketing, communication, and tech proficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated marketing skills and ability to develop business with agents.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable business with agents and support market expansion.
• Market and underwrite small business and large accounts per underwriting standards.
• Make underwriting decisions consistent with pricing philosophies and digital enablement.
• Monitor agency results and follow up on opportunities for growth and wallet share.
• Build professional relationships with agents, underwriting, claims and corporate teams.
• Encourage agent use of Selective systems (CLAS, PLUS, e-Select).
• Stay informed about industry developments that affect Selective.
• Assist region with book roll opportunities and coverage as needed.
• Occasional automobile travel up to 5% of time.

Skills

Marketing

Entrepreneurial

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Independent work

Tech-savvy

Results-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Selective Insurance seeks a relationship manager to act as the liaison between the company and agents, focusing on new business submissions and digital interactions. The role supports AMS and Small Business Underwriters and aims for profitable growth in volume and policy counts.

The position is primarily inside-office with main contact via phone and email, with occasional travel to meet agency partners. Requires strong marketing, communication, and tech proficiency.