Underwriter

1 month ago


Scottsdale, United States James River Management Company Full time


Underwriter (Manufacturers & Contractors)




Scottsdale, AZ, USA * Virtual
Req #186

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Come grow with James River Insurance


James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.


At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.


James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company‘s regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated ‘A-‘ (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.



Job Summary


The Senior Underwriter is responsible for selecting, reviewing, modeling, analyzing and underwriting complex submissions within the context of applying the division‘s underwriting guidelines and standards. Determines the proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating the account to develop the appropriate premium. Responds to brokers when particular risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and offers alternative options and cross sell other products. Provides assistance to other team members including the Division Manager in a variety of areas including referrals and identifying new opportunities.



Duties and Responsibilities



  • Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
  • Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
  • Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
  • Assist the Underwriting Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring, and on-boarding of new employees.
  • Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
  • Other duties as assigned


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
  • Ability to effectively assess risk
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments


  • within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
  • Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
  • Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • High level of initiative and motivation
  • Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
  • Solid customer service and relationship building skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching






Associate Underwriter



  • Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Industry associated classes or courses preferred


Underwriter



  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
  • Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education.


Senior Underwriter



  • Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines


  • Professional designation is preferred





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Other details



  • Job Family
    Underwriting

  • Job Sub Family
    Operations

  • Pay Type
    Salary


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