Commercial Lines Underwriter

1 week ago


Garden City, Michigan, United States ACRISURE Full time

About Acrisure

Acrisure is a global financial services leader that combines innovative technology with human expertise to provide a wide range of financial products and services to businesses and individuals. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow their assets, including insurance, reinsurance, cyber services, mortgage origination, and more.

Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and has experienced rapid growth, increasing revenue from $38 million to $4.3 billion in just over a decade. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, which drives innovation, client-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary:

This role involves determining the insurability, rates, and coverage for risks specific to the transportation industry, working with producers and insurance company underwriters to evaluate applicants' risk profiles and select the most suitable coverages. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to Policy Service personnel, ensuring compliance with state insurance and insurance company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review applications for coverage, including motor vehicle records, financial statements, loss reports, equipment details, FMCSA data, safety programs, contracts, and reports from loss control consultants.
  • Compare applications and supporting documentation with insurance company models and underwriting guidelines to determine acceptability.
  • Analyze account-specific characteristics, evaluate loss potential, and decline risks that cannot be priced equitably or do not fit insurance company parameters.
  • Develop pricing for acceptable risks within authority limits and obtain necessary authority, following established protocols.
  • Utilize knowledge of agency management systems and insurance company rating models to quote new and renewal policies, fully leveraging GTU markets.
  • Prepare quotes and answer questions for producers, meeting timeliness and accuracy standards.
  • Meet or exceed assigned production goals.
  • Maintain accurate and consistent files and data within agency management and information systems, compliant with GTU and insurance company standards.
  • Assist in preparing for and responding to GTU and insurance company audits.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with producers, insurance companies, GTU staff, and management.
  • Provide timely and professional customer service to producers.
  • Keep management informed on the status of day-to-day operations and other projects as assigned.
  • Investigate and analyze problems, recommending appropriate courses of action to management.
  • Mentor Underwriting Assistants and Associate Underwriters.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and support GTU's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Provide backup to other underwriters when out of the office or when work volume dictates.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Other special projects as assigned.
  • Meet with prospects, producers, and insurance companies for training, relationship development, and business growth.

Requirements:

  • Expert analytical skills, ability to handle complex tasks, and work well in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to effectively organize, problem-solve, and prioritize.
  • Able to communicate effectively and comfortably with others, utilizing excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Training and Experience:

  • College degree with a major in business administration or accounting or equivalent experience in underwriting for property and casualty, preferably in the transportation industry.
  • Managing General Agency or Broker commercial lines experience is helpful.
  • Property and Casualty Insurance license in Tennessee. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) status and ARM, CIW, or CIC designations are a plus.
  • Two or more years of experience in Customer Service, Policy Service, Rating, or Underwriting within a commercial Property and Casualty agency.
  • Prior experience with Agency Management systems preferred.
  • Versatility, flexibility, or adaptability to change strongly preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience.


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