Underwriter - Property Risk Engineer

Ceridian HCM; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced underwriter to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting broker submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines. You'll analyze policies, issue endorsements, and coordinate with Account Managers to deliver exceptional service. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment while contributing to the growth and success of the organization. If you are passionate about the insurance industry and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Six or more years of related experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with guidelines.
• Analyzes policies to identify errors and ensures compliance.
• Serves as a technical expert, assisting Account Managers.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Time Management

Teamwork

Planning

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Insurance License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business. Ensures content of submissions is complete; obtains additional information from Retail Producers and Account Managers as needed. Markets to carrier to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, define coverage’s, and determine commissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Underwrites a book of business both new and renewal in accordance with underwriting guidelines;
2. Analyzes policies and endorsements to identify errors, omissions or discrepancies to ensure agreement with application, quote, proposal, and/or binder;
3. Orders necessary reports or documents that are critical to the underwriting process such as credit, location, motor vehicle, and/or inspection reports, as well as building cost estimates;
4. Analyzes inspection reports to accept or reject new business;
5. Issues policies and endorsements; binds coverage and coordinates binders/evidences;
6. Prepares Renewal Specifications as required by management;
7. Maintains and manages coverage bordereaux;
8. Coordinates the preparation of policy delivery with all related documents;
9. Services Account Manager calls, answers questions regarding client coverage, limits and deductibles;
10. Maintains files for submissions and written or lost business;
11. Maintains client suspense and conducts follow-ups as appropriate;
12. Serves as a technical expert, assisting Account Managers to resolve complex issues;
13. Assists in training of Assistant Underwriters and administrative staff;
14. Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Six (6) or more years related work experience; knowledge of insurance industry preferred

Valid Property & Casualty insurance license preferred; must continue to meet requirements for license renewal or required to be completed within 90 days after employment

Requires a valid driver’s license

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel