Underwriter II

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending - Health Care

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a multi-line underwriter to handle underwriting of new business for an assigned group of agencies in the Scottsdale area.

The role involves building strong agency relationships, consulting on product capabilities, and driving profitable growth through agency profitability reviews and improvement actions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in commercial lines underwriting, workers compensation experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Commercial Lines multiline underwriting role.
• Must have workers compensation underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures and discipline.
• Knowledge of commercial lines products, coverages and pricing practices.
• Strong analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make underwriting decisions based on information review and analysis; ensure policy characteristics align with pricing and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong agency relationships; work with Underwriters, Sales and Management to meet territory goals.
• Provide support and coaching to underwriting team and lead on multiple products to enable rapid risk decisions.
• Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet agencies as needed.
• Maintain strong product line and industry expertise; stay abreast of market changes.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

OverviewThe multi-line underwriter will be responsible for the underwriting of new business for an assigned group of agencies. Maintains effective relationships with agency contacts to ensure accurate information is gathered for risk evaluation and provides consultation on company product and coverage capabilities that positively impacts risk selection. Enables profitable growth with assigned agencies including periodic profitability reviews and the implementation of profit improvement actions. Must always maintain a professional demeanor. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

OverviewThe multi-line underwriter will be responsible for the underwriting of new business for an assigned group of agencies. Maintains effective relationships with agency contacts to ensure accurate information is gathered for risk evaluation and provides consultation on company product and coverage capabilities that positively impacts risk selection. Enables profitable growth with assigned agencies including periodic profitability reviews and the implementation of profit improvement actions. Must always maintain a professional demeanor. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.Responsibilities

• Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of information received. Make sure policy characteristics are based on company pricing and underwriting guidelines. Collaborate closely with other team members, sales and management as needed to assess risks and retain business.
• Develop and maintain strong agency relationships and work closely with Underwriters, Sales, and Management to implement agency plans and share accountability in meeting territory goals.
• Provide support and coaching to the underwriting team and provide leadership on multiple products available to the team in order to quickly and effectively make risk decisions.
• Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet with agencies to support relationships as needed.
• Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and stay abreast of changes in markets.
• Other tasks, responsibilities and projects as needed.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a Commercial Lines multiline underwriting role
• Must have workers compensation underwriting experience
• Knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures and discipline
• Knowledge of commercial lines products, coverages and pricing practices
• Strong analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The expected salary range for this role is $66,900-$95,000/year. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations. What We Offer AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.