Field Underwriting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Westfield Full time
Job Overview

The Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter plays a crucial role in representing Westfield within a designated territory of agencies. This position is responsible for managing and servicing a profitable portfolio of Commercial Lines business by employing advanced technical underwriting skills. The individual will engage in territory planning, performance assessment, and agency management to optimize production, profitability, and retention. This role also involves analyzing new business prospects from various angles, including exposure, pricing, service, and sales, while fostering collaboration with independent agents and mentoring less experienced underwriters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrites and oversees a portfolio of commercial lines business within the assigned territory, ensuring the attainment of profit and revenue goals.
  • Serves as the primary liaison for selected agencies, leading business planning and managing account inventories.
  • Develops a pipeline of new business well ahead of policy expiration to meet financial objectives.
  • Facilitates monthly discussions on renewal strategies with underwriting and service teams for each renewal.
  • Regularly reviews new accounts in the pipeline, assessing opportunities and establishing strong underwriting relationships with policyholders.
  • Collaborates on underwriting new and renewal Commercial Lines accounts, pre-qualifying clients and guiding the account team in evaluating new business opportunities.
  • Organizes collaboration meetings for complex accounts in line with company protocols.
  • Assesses potential risks, determines pricing, and makes acceptance or rejection decisions based on underwriting guidelines.
  • Documents underwriting decisions and maintains necessary information in compliance with audit standards throughout the policy lifecycle.
  • Completes the Account Summary document, detailing account specifics, and shares insights on accounts that were not secured to enhance sales strategies and competitive knowledge.
  • Reviews and decides on underwriting authority referrals from junior underwriters, participates in state planning processes, including rate reviews and annual forecasts.
  • Acts as the Account Steward, ensuring commitments to the account are fulfilled and maintaining regular communication with policyholders.
  • Establishes effective communication regarding underwriting practices, growth objectives, state and territory regulations, industry trends, and agency relations.
  • Participates in quality assurance audits and contributes to projects aimed at improving underwriting practices, including coverage and pricing strategies.
  • Travels as necessary to cover the assigned territory, which may include short-notice travel or other driving responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Property & Casualty Commercial Underwriting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards.

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