Senior Underwriter

Overview

Tangram's underwriting division has experienced significant growth, and we are seeking a motivated individual to help build and scale this business to its full potential. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for independently assessing complex risk underwriting middle market to large accounts while developing broker and carrier relationships to help Tangram build a book of business that will achieve growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day underwriting functions at an advanced, experienced level.
• Use experience to underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Underwrite General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Auto, Workers Compensation, and Excess.
• Execute rate strategy on renewal book.
• Recommend creative alternatives regarding rating, coverage, etc. to advocate for good risks.
• Engage underwriting assistants to perform support and administrative tasks as outlined in workflow documents.
• Execute and roll out program strategy to team.
• Encourage and maintain constant connection among all functional areas - leadership, sales, and operations.
• Maintain underwriting files in accordance with Tangram policies and procedures.
• Execute soft audits.
• Order and review inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and take action when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics.
• Assist others in resolving problems with regards to program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting standards, objectives, and guidelines of program.
• Implement changes and/or updates to written program guidelines.
• Help organize and review files during applicable audits by carrier partners.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with agents and carriers in order to attract, develop, and retain profitable business for assigned book of business.
• Participate with senior management on product development, processes, and underwriting strategies.
• Send referrals to carrier as outlined by SVP of Underwriting.
• Understand all programs and products at Tangram to be an effective advocate with agency community.
• Actively manage program to reach production goals.
• Special Projects as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years of progressive underwriting experience in package lines of coverage.
• Strong communicator.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Positive attitude towards customer service and relationship management.
• Effective analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Good attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Strong personal initiative, ability to work independently.
• Desire to have fun and engage with the team.
• Solid computer skills and adaptation to new technologies and workflows.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000, with opportunity for bonus incentive. The offer will depend on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Tangram offers a comprehensive benefits package; more details on which can be found at The Company Tangram is a growth stage, independent company building a future on our terms. We deliver specialized insurance solutions in the most effective and efficient way possible, while constantly thinking of how we can do it better than anyone else. We remain fiercely independent and entrepreneurial so we can execute our value with the single purpose of delivering best in class solutions to brokers and policyholders. The Team You will be part of a team that first and foremost, is about creating and maintaining an environment of collaboration, personal and professional growth, risk taking, accountability, and creativity. The Company has the character of a start up with the benefit of 20+ years in business. We want you to be inspired by the overall vision and provided with the support and resources to accomplish your goals and our success. And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a team that honors both success and failure. Tangram Core Values

• Grow or die.
• Embrace adversity with gusto.
• Own mistakes and share credit.
• Do what you say.
• Create a fan in every interaction.

Tangram

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