Underwriter

The Jonus Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Jonus Group in the United States seeks a dedicated Underwriter to independently qualify and price new and renewal business within delegated authority and territory.

You will service accounts, build and maintain productive relationships with producers, and ensure compliance with underwriting standards and rating methodologies while pursuing professional designations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years as a Property & Casualty Underwriter or 3 years in underwriting-related roles (assist./CSR/agent).
• Current property-casualty license for residence state (or able to obtain within 3 months).
• Proven performance in underwriting or agency management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation and research capabilities.
• Proficiency with IT tools and software.
• Pursuit of AU, CPCU, ARM or equivalent designation.

Responsibilities

• Independently qualify and price new and renewal submissions per program guidelines.
• Analyze underwriting information including applications, loss runs, reports, and supplements.
• Communicate decisions to producers and maintain producer relationships within territory.
• Prepare underwriting approaches for large renewals and new business.
• Ensure compliance with authority, forms, endorsements, and rating methodologies.
• Maintain documentation and comply with state filing requirements.
• Provide guidance to Underwriting Assistants and oversee their work.
• Monitor risk control and take action on transactions exceeding authority.
• Support sales staff by attending agent meetings and events.
• Evaluate competitor forms and coverages to stay competitive.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in insurance or business

Tools

Insurance software

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Underwriter to join a team. In this role, you will independently qualify and price new and renewal business within a specific delegated underwriting authority and territory. You will also be responsible for servicing accounts in alignment with established service standards. This position requires a strong understanding of underwriting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with producers.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and support for industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Independently qualify and price new and renewal submissions in accordance with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives.
• Analyze and review underwriting information, including applications, loss runs, inspections, financial reports, and supplemental applications.
• Communicate underwriting decisions to producers and maintain strong producer relationships within the assigned territory.
• Prepare and communicate underwriting approaches for large renewals and new business.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting authority, program forms, endorsements, and rating methodologies.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in underwriting files and adhere to quality control and state filing requirements.
• Provide instructions to Underwriting Assistants and oversee their work to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
• Monitor risk control and claims activities, and take appropriate action on transactions exceeding delegated authority.
• Support sales staff by attending agent meetings, conventions, trade shows, and agent visits as needed.
• Evaluate and compare competitor forms and coverages to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Property & Casualty Underwriter, or 3 years of industry experience as an underwriting assistant, CSR, or agent/agency management.
• Current property-casualty license for the state of residence (or ability to obtain within three months).
• Proven performance in underwriting or agency management.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial insurance.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective negotiation and research skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in IT tools and software applications.
• Commitment to attaining or working toward AU, CPCU, ARM designation, or comparable higher insurance education.