Underwriter III

EMC Insurance; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance is seeking an Underwriter III to join our remote team based in North Carolina. You will evaluate accounts for risk, price policies, and maintain strong agency relationships while collaborating with marketing and senior underwriters.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in insurance or business, plus three years in commercial underwriting or related experience. Travel is occasional; strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in insurance/business.
• Three years in commercial lines underwriting or related work.
• CPCU designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and grows a profitable book of business for assigned territory.
• Evaluates accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes.
• Analyzes information to underwrite policies.
• Develops and fosters agency relationships.
• Collaborates with marketing to ensure agents receive great customer experiences.
• Works with experienced underwriters to learn best practices.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business

Experience in commercial underwriting

CPCU (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Underwriting software

Job description

## Underwriter IIIApply: Remote: North Carolina: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R6532**At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.****Essential Functions:*** Maintains and grows a profitable book of business for assigned territory* Evaluates accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes* Analyzes information to underwrite policies* Develops and fosters agency relationships* Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive great customer experiences* Collaborates with experienced underwriters to gain understanding in underwriting best practices**Education & Experience:*** Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration, or equivalent relevant experience* Three years of experience in commercial lines underwriting or related experience* Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Good knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions* Strong customer service skills* Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently* Ability to maintain high standards of professional competence* Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media* Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling**The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:**$78,726 - $108,771 or $87,008 - $119,646**A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.****For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit** **www.emcins.com/careers****.***Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.*