Underwriter | Property & Casualty

CBIZ; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CBIZ in Kansas City, MO is seeking an underwriter to assist in servicing and managing accounts of moderate complexity. You will assess exposure, determine rates and terms, and underwrite risks to ensure profitable distribution of coverage.

The role requires 3–5 years of underwriting experience, a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred), and active licenses/certifications relevant to underwriting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Must maintain current licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in servicing and operational management of accounts.
• Underwrite, service and manage assigned accounts of moderate complexity.
• Assess exposure and determine rates, terms and conditions of coverage in accordance with guidelines and uses judgement underwriting to evaluate a risk.
• Determine whether to accept, modify, or decline risks; request reinsurance as necessary.
• Bind coverage and initiate issuance of documents.
• Sign policy and transmit documents to brokers and markets as required.
• Develop or modify policy wording when standard text is not appropriate.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Conocimientos

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team player

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Licenses/certifications relevant to underwriting

Descripción del empleo

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Primary focus is to assist in servicing and operational management of accounts.
• Underwrite, service and manage assigned accounts of moderate complexity. Complexity is based on the
• degree of uncertainty, financial risk, technical requirements, urgency and volume or size.
• Assess exposure and determine rates, terms and conditions of coverage in accordance with guidelines and
• uses judgement underwriting to evaluate a risk.
• Determine either to accept, modify, or decline risks. Request reinsurance as necessary.
• Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard to limit company obligation, and specify applicable
• endorsements, or apply rating to ensure safe and profitable distribution of risks.
• Develop or modify policy wording when standard text is not appropriate.
• Bind coverage and initiate issuance of documents.
• Sign policy and authorize transmittal of documents to brokers and markets as required.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of underwriting experience
• Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Effective customer service skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple responsibilities

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.