Sr. Production Underwriter

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Preferred Employers Insurance (a Berkley Company) Full time

Sr. Production Underwriter Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company, specializes in providing workers’ compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major client segments: Small Business Owners, Mid-Larger Businesses, and Group Association Members (Programs). With over 400 distribution partners across the state, Preferred serves 10,000 policyholders and manages medical claims and claims management for injured workers. The company is rated A+ Superior by AM Best. Preferred Employers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. Responsibilities Risk Evaluation: Selection, retention, and pricing of new and existing business in accordance with the company’s underwriting philosophy and guidelines. Broker Relationships: Proactively develop and foster positive, professional relationships with agency partners to promote products and services. Premium Growth: Work closely with Field Sales Managers on broker business plans, generate submissions, and achieve target quote and bind hit ratios. Underwriting Profit: Collaborate with Field Sales Managers to meet pricing and commission targets for profitability. Key Functions Select new business and evaluate renewal accounts per underwriting philosophy and authority parameters. Maintain professional, courteous attitude with agents; respond quickly and ethically to requests. Educate agents on risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines. Monitor performance metrics, including premium and unit count goals, mix of business, and decline ratios. Seek sales opportunities, solicit desirable business, and follow up on quoted business. Travel to agencies for field underwriting and quoting as needed. Review claims activity, loss control surveys, and inspection reports for existing policies. Collaborate with other departments to resolve policy issues. Delegate policy changes to assistants as appropriate. Mentor and train staff members. Demonstrate teamwork and strong judgment. Qualifications BA/BS degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in California workers’ compensation underwriting. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, decision‑oriented environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Independent and collaborative team player. Benefits Base Salary Range: $80,000 – 135,000 annually. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k), and Profit‑Sharing plans. Additional Company Details Preferred does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not offered for this role. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Financial Services and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr



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