Cannabis Underwriter

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow a book of Cannabis business as part of the RB Jones Life Sciences team.
• Manage Cannabis renewals portfolio.
• Develop distribution strategy with Kaufman Group agency partners and continue to develop retail & wholesaler broker relationships.
• Prequalify accounts and utilize underwriting acumen to select sound excess energy risks.
• Underwrite, rate, quote and bind, profitable new and renewal Cannabis business to meet goals in agreement with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority.
• Monitor key metrics in respect to new business hit ratio, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio.
• Ability to travel nationwide with requirement of 1 – 2 marketing visits per month to visit brokers, attend conferences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of excess energy underwriting experience required, Life Sciences / Cannabis underwriting experience.
• Prior General Liability, Excess and Property in all lines preferred.
• Wholesale, MGA or carrier experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in continued education and professional development
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, AMIM or comparable designations preferred.

Compensation Package

• Competitive base compensation
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote work options
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
• Many opportunities for career advancement

About our Company:

Founded in 1905, R.B. Jones is a leader in providing specialty risk coverage solutions to brokers, agents and wholesalers, including: Commercial Marine, Excess Energy, Commercial Property, Professional Liability, Specialty General Liability, Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability and other unique products. RB Jones Marine is a distinct business unit exclusively focused on Commercial Marine and Excess Energy. The team of specialty insurance experts delivers comprehensive solutions, including: Marine Liability, Cargo, Hull and Machinery, and Energy Liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.