Small Business Commercial Lines Underwriter

1 week ago


Brentwood, Tennessee, United States Penn National Insurance Full time
Job Description

Come see why people love working at Penn National Insurance. We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Business Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our Nashville team. This is a hybrid position reporting to our Nashville office 2-3x per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze information, developments, and trends on new and renewal accounts with premiums up to $25,000 to determine the risks associated with insuring the accounts.
  • Review new business, renewals, endorsements, and quote requests to determine acceptability using established underwriting authority and company guidelines.
  • Communicate underwriting decisions, techniques, and interpretation of policy forms and coverages with agents and company personnel regarding risk acceptability, incomplete information, etc.
  • Provide feedback to the Underwriting Manager and designated Territory Manager on quality of submissions and interactions with agency personnel.
  • Communicate underwriting and marketing philosophy or practices to agents and assist with education/training issues within agency.
  • Document the underwriting files where required, including the actions taken, reasons for decisions, and any follow-up diary needed.
  • Provide input to the Branch Management team about individual agency underwriting performance.
Requirements
  • 4-year degree or equivalent work experience or continuing education in specialized insurance courses such as IIA & AU preferred.
  • Successful completion of Commercial Lines Underwriter Trainee curriculum; or 1 to 3 years in a relevant property/casualty underwriting position such as an Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter, etc., preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of underwriting and pricing risks.
  • Good working knowledge of company underwriting standards and philosophy.
  • Good working knowledge of all insurance coverages.
  • Good math aptitude.
  • Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Good PC skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite; along with demonstrated proficiency in all supplied desktop tools including the automated underwriting and email systems.
Work Environment
  • This position is primarily a sedentary position that requires occasional standing and walking throughout the office environment.
  • Must be able to see and effectively use a computer monitor.
  • Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard and applicable printers and other general office equipment.
  • Must be able to access and enter information accurately using automated systems.
  • Must be able to hear and communicate via the telephone and/or monitoring devices to both internal and external clients.
  • Must be able to present information to individuals and groups.
  • Must be able to interpret and apply concepts that may or may not be based upon established guidelines.
  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance and adhere to scheduled work hours.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Must be able to travel with overnight stays as required.
About Us

A career with Penn National Insurance offers a total rewards package that makes us a regional employer of choice. When you are part of the Penn National Insurance family, we want you to feel secure in:

  • Your Career: We offer a comprehensive benefit and compensation package including a generous 401k match, graded profit sharing, recognition programs, and incentive compensation.
  • Your Employer: Penn National Insurance celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019. With the one billion dollar direct written premium threshold in sight, the company is utilizing innovation solutions and analytic insights to grow its share of the small commercial and middle market business, as well as personal lines.
  • Your Community: The Company and our employees donate more than half a million dollars annually to fund enrichment programing throughout the communities we serve.
  • Your Future: We create a rewarding career path and enable long-term retention by offering enhanced benefits around continuing education and professional development.


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