Commercial Underwriting Specialist II

2 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Hallmark Financial LLC Full time
Job Overview:

Position Summary

An Underwriting Assistant II is essential in maintaining profitability, utilizing underwriting expertise across our portfolio, and delivering outstanding service to our agents. Responsibilities include evaluating endorsements for acceptability, reviewing renewals under $25,000, participating in book assessments, and managing various standard transactions. This role stands out from typical Underwriting Assistant positions due to its structured opportunities for advancement, the ability to work independently, and the chance for individuals to influence the approach to adapt to evolving market demands and technological innovations to enhance customer service.

Company Overview

Hallmark Financial LLC specializes in providing property and casualty insurance solutions tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises. Our offerings encompass Property, General Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, Crime, EPLI, Cyber, E&O, and Inland Marine coverages.

At Hallmark, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a workplace culture that encourages independence, creativity, collaboration, and accountability for results.

Core Business Focus: Our appetite for growth continues to expand over time.
  • Contractors
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Business Services
  • Professional Services
  • Restaurants
  • Automobile Services
  • Distributors
  • Hospitality
  • Real Estate
Organizational Structure

Our team consists of remote-based Territory Underwriters who operate within the same geographic areas as their assigned agencies. To support these underwriters, we have a Service Center that handles standard transactions for the renewal portfolio, reviews loss control assessments, and manages renewals under $25,000. The service center operates in a zoned structure within a pooled environment, with various roles assigned based on task complexity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess, underwrite, and authorize endorsement requests, including adding new coverage lines to existing policies, cancellations, reinstatements, form-related inquiries, and adjusting property limits.
  • Review renewals under $25,000 that meet specific criteria for unique handling.
  • Co-manage and prioritize individual and team responsibilities to fulfill service standards and meet customer needs.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting.
  • Proficient understanding of standard lines coverages and the various lines of business we provide.
  • General knowledge of the specific nuances of the classes of businesses we insure.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently, self-motivated, collaborative, and effective in a team setting.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with Coverall 2015 and ImageRight is preferred but not mandatory.
Hallmark Financial LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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