This position supports our workers' compensation line of business, Eastern Alliance, and can be remote, based in the Nashville, Chattanooga or Knoxville TN areas.
We may fill this position at a different level depending upon candidate qualifications.
The primary responsibility of the Underwriter II is to execute the strategic initiatives and financial goals of the Underwriting Department in support of the Company’s revenue and profitability objectives and overall business plan. This is accomplished through the sound decision making process of performing new and renewal underwriting decisions and establishing effective relationships with agency partners. This position provides focused customer service and support for all commercial underwriting transactions within delegated authority, in support of the Company's revenue and profitability objectives and overall business plan. Additional responsibilities include providing support for team building activities, profitability studies, programming summaries, and other special projects as assigned. Based on business needs, this role will be assigned to support accounts based on premium size, with specific responsibility likely accounts <$50,000 in annual premium.
What you'll do:
- 35% - Within approved authority, analyze, and document risks for new and renewal business in support of the company’s underwriting objectives; independently makes decisions in support of profitability about accepting, modifying, or declining all new and renewal business within the timelines set by regulatory and company guidelines.
- 20% - Perform functions necessary for the accurate, timely issuance of quotations, policies, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, non-renewals, risk management survey requests, and required file documentation by working collaboratively with agency partners, associate underwriters, and all internal colleagues.
- 15% - Cultivate and develop high quality company-agency and company-client working relationships by visiting and communicating with agents on a regular and timely basis as necessitated by business needs and company guidelines. Self-direct all agency management and relationship building activities and regularly conduct independent visits.
- 10% - Champion ecovery initiatives by working collaboratively with agents, clients, claim representatives, and risk management consultants to ensure proper return to work guidelines and procedures are established, followed and acceptable results are achieved.
- 5% - Prepare for and attend bi-monthly team meetings to discuss adverse accounts, offer solutions for managing these accounts, and other relevant topics, including the dissemination of competitive information.
- 5% - Manage book of business and agency related results and concerns by monitoring reports and communications and facilitate collaboration between underwriters, claims, risk management, and others as outlined in the Interdepartmental Communication Requirements document.
- 5% - Review monthly reports, individual results, and goals and implement necessary changes to ensure strategic initiatives and operational objectives are being met.
- 5% - Continue professional growth and development through assisting with company projects, participating in company events, insurance industry functions, and through self-study. Offer mentoring and guidance for assigned associate underwriter.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or related field is required. Eight years of industry related experience plus a CPCU, CIC or CRM designation can replace the bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of insurance underwriting experience is required. Workers’ compensation underwriting experience and the active pursuit of professional development and insurance designations (CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, ARM, AINS, etc.) is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in underwriting skills through achieving targeted financial and operational results.
- Demonstrated ability to earn underwriting authority and work independently.
- Proven ability to establish effective internal and external relationships.
- Basic working knowledge of loss sensitive plans.
- Ability to attend insurance and industry/business functions to promote and present a positive image of the Company.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications; ability to learn new computer software applications.
- Advanced analytical ability, in order to analyze and interpret information; and make profitable decisions about risks.
- Attention to detail in processing policy information, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including formulating logical and objective conclusions.
- Ability to assess the urgency and importance of a situation and take appropriate action.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with various constituencies and at all levels; both in and outside of the organization including agency partners, outside customers and clients.
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For that reason, we partner with The Predictive Index (PI) – an organization equally committed to improving the working lives of people, to help us hire the best talent by providing additional insight about one’s work style.
The position you applied to requires completion of two assessments prior to being scheduled to interview with a hiring manager. A Talent Acquisition team member may review your application and contact you before the assessment is complete. These assessments are Behavioral and Cognitive, and each assessment takes less than 12 minutes to complete.
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$57,575.00 - $95,008.00
