Senior Underwriter

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States GNY Insurance Companies Full time
Job Details

Job Title: Senior Underwriter

Location: New York Headquarters - New York, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: 7 or more years commercial multi-line and/or package underwriting experience required

Job Summary

The Senior Underwriter plays a critical role in developing and fostering positive relationships with agency partners, while achieving company growth and profitability objectives. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, sound judgment, and consistent results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review loss experience, insurance to value, loss control reports, and other relevant risk factors to determine the acceptability of commercial lines package, auto, worker compensation, and umbrella policies.
  • Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of company underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, enhancements, rating plans, and workflow.
  • Determine appropriate premium levels and coverages for commercial package and umbrella policies based on filed rates and individual risk characteristics.
  • Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with assigned agencies, which will include agency travel and agency management responsibilities.
  • Meet or exceed all company service standards for underwriting and processing commercial lines applications, endorsements, renewal policies, and new business policies.
  • Train and mentor underwriters.
  • Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7 or more years commercial multi-line and/or package underwriting experience required; workers compensation and casualty experience preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
  • Completed or in process of completing a Professional Designation such as CPCU, CIC, ARM preferred.
  • Experience with ImageRight preferred.
Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.
  • Proficient negotiation and analytical skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit sound judgment and decision making as per company underwriting guidelines and philosophy.

The salary range for this role is $78,700 - $165,300. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role, and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.


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