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Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

This opportunity This role will implement assigned line(s) of business strategy by assisting with business development and growth through building relationships within assigned customers and applying sound decision-making to underwrite business that contributes to a profitable portfolio. Responsibilities include new business production, renewal retention and the overall profitability of assigned book of business.

Primary Responsibilities * Review, evaluate and price moderately complex business by applying sound underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy and state regulations within established authority *Identify and minimize risks by utilizing due diligence and applying sound judgment to escalate underwriting issues when necessary and recommend opportunities for a profitable portfolio *Ensure adherence to underwriting standards, objectives and guidelines of program by maintaining files in accordance with policy and procedures to minimize risk *Assist with improvements in underwriting practices, pricing and marketing strategies by providing feedback to upper level underwriting professionals to communicate industry best practices *Mentor junior underwriters by managing projects and training initiatives, answering escalated questions and reviewing financial statement and securities valuation analyses to ensure efficient team performance and profitable delivery *Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met *Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency *Contribute to recording and measurement of insurance risks to ensure accuracy and good practice *Ensure review and analysis of the portfolio to identify progress toward business objectives *Research and obtain market intelligence in order to enhance organizational profit goals *Establish and maintain relationships with producers and customers to understand their needs and sell products that respond to their needs *Foster strong partnerships with customers by informing on new products and programs, communicating opportunities for continuous improvement and clarifying and explaining underwriting decisions to ensure understanding of assigned line/s of business goals and objectives *Contribute to assigned special projects by assisting with audits, participating in department product and process improvement initiatives

Required Education * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience * 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills * Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to underwrite complex risks *Use wise, astute and insightful judgment and individual credibility to make autonomous, sound underwriting decisions *Prioritize interests of the company and community during decision-making *Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to managers *Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise *Win concessions without damaging relationships *Recommend improvement opportunities and translate them into tangible business deliverables *Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience *Show drive and initiative *High attention to detail *Act fairly, ethically and with integrity when decision-making *Maintain confidentiality of private or sensitive information *Multi-task and handle competing priorities; adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment *Keep an open mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace *Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor

Preferred Education Specifics * Degree in Business, insurance, or related field

Preferred Experience * Insurance industry exp rience

Preferred Licenses/Certifications * Depending on assigned line(s) of business *specific participation and memberships are preferred and may include one or more of the following: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation *Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) *Pilot's license

Preferred Knowledge * Broad working knowledge of insurance products and insurance concepts *Broad working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite *Broad working knowledge of... For full info follow application link.

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