Music E&S Senior Underwriter

4 days ago

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Selective Insurance Full time
About the Role

At Selective Insurance, we're seeking a highly skilled Music E&S Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a key member of our Excess and Surplus Division, you'll be responsible for managing, underwriting, and driving new business growth in accordance with company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and underwrite new business growth in accordance with company goals.
  • Gather, analyze, and evaluate risk exposure for submissions that fall outside agent authority.
  • Document risk documentation and provide quotes that support growth and profitability goals.
  • Identify and adopt proactive actions to improve agent premium and/or profitability.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, loss trends/development, and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks.
  • Evaluate risk hazards and ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information, and adherence to company underwriting standards and pricing philosophy.
  • Determine appropriate solutions for agents and take necessary measures to obtain information needed to resolve inquiries/transactions.
  • Work in unison with Managing General Agents and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business.
  • Work with renewal staff to support company goals of premium and retention.
  • Provide guidance to General Agents and other departments regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to agents within your assigned territory.
  • Develop, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Work in unison with regional teams to provide a seamless experience for our agency partners.
  • Participate in the development of team goals and work diligently to achieve them. Support all team decisions.
  • Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned, making recommendations when necessary to improve outcomes. Monitor premium retention with the use of electronic reporting tools. Provide internal reports for management staff as required.
  • Effectively manage workflows at a high level to ensure submissions are resolved within SLA and open quotes are handled efficiently to bind new business accounts.
  • Conduct independent agency visits, including creation of agendas and training materials to support company initiatives. Must have a valid license and be able to drive an automobile to support company travel within territory.
  • Develop and improve knowledge of industry, products, coverage, and market competition. Provide technical advice and training to lower-level associates and other functional areas.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in usage of all supplied desktop tools, including the automated underwriting and email systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/peers.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to change as the company moves forward in its strategic vision.
  • Must have a valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.
  • College degree preferred.
  • Must have 6-9 years of underwriting experience for the Sr Level and 4-6 years of underwriting experience for the Underwriter.
  • Excellent communication (verbal/written).

The expected starting salary range for this role is $71,000 - $102,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view, and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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