Team Lead Underwriter

Associated Insurance Administrators, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing specialty MGU/MGA as an Underwriter, where you will lead an underwriting team to achieve premium production and profitability goals. This role offers the chance to utilize your sales-driven mindset and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment that values career progression. As part of a collaborative team, you will analyze business risks, negotiate with agents, and maintain strong relationships within the industry. Embrace the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a company that prioritizes excellence in customer service and innovative insurance solutions. If you're ready to make an impact, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the insurance industry required.
• Intermediate to expert knowledge of insurance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and renewal business for acceptable exposure and loss experience.
• Negotiate pricing with retail agents and mentor subordinates.
• Develop strong relationships with retail agents and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Sales-driven attitude

Critical thinking skills

Knowledge of insurance

Management skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underwriter for a fast-growing specialty MGU/MGA in the Southeast US. Responsible for developing and managing an underwriting team with written premium production and profitability goals. Requires a sales-driven attitude, critical thinking skills, knowledge of insurance, management skills, and best practices protocols. Incentives included as part of production and profitability goals. Career progression opportunities available. Remote work location acceptable.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Analyzes new and renewal business for acceptable exposure, loss experience, timely payments (renewals), etc. in accordance with internal and carrier underwriting guidelines.
2. Reviews and provides analysis of losses.
3. Negotiates pricing with retail agents.
4. Works closely with Management Team to reach existing goals and establish new benchmarks.
5. Interacts with claims adjusters and staff.
6. Assigns work to and mentors subordinates.
7. Actively solves problems among insureds, agents, and other industry partners.
8. Successfully communicates company products and carriers/markets to customers.
9. Develops strong working relationships with retail agents, brokers, and carrier reps/underwriters.
10. Travels to meet with select retail agents/brokers and participates in industry-related meetings, functions, and conventions as needed.
11. Provides leadership and guidance to support the company’s overall efforts to furnish excellent customer service.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Intermediate to expert knowledge of insurance.
2. Capability to make decisions regarding carrier placement/appetite.
3. Ability to take direction from others and ability to work independently.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred but not required.
2. At least 4 years of experience working in the insurance industry.

If interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to Tina Zinn, Chief Insurance Officer, at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Insurance