Commercial Lines Underwriter

6 days ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Encova Insurance Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team at Encova Insurance. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing risks, determining acceptability, and successfully writing profitable new business and retaining profitable renewal accounts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain agency relationships through regular visits with agency leadership and production staff
  • Facilitate growth between all Encova profit centers and assigned agencies
  • Coordinate agency training and assist agencies with the tools needed to build sustainable, long-term profitable growth with Encova
  • Prospect and qualify new agents for potential appointments
  • Submit written reports as required
  • Attend industry events
  • Determine the acceptability, quality, pricing, profitability, and opportunity for new and renewal business
  • Complete thorough risk analysis on designated accounts using appropriate Encova, NCCI, ISO, and industry rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
  • Identify, create, and initiate new business opportunities within current book of business and assigned agencies
  • Gather and analyze information necessary to make an accurate evaluation of risk
  • Determine appropriate pricing based on risk exposures, risk quality, loss potential, and coverage provided
  • Utilize available resources, including company underwriting guidelines, business unit strategies, and consultation with others, to ensure adequate understanding of risk exposures
  • Prepare and participate in proposals to producers, negotiate terms and conditions, and ensure the proper issuance of policies, certificates, filings, and notifications
  • Effectively utilize rules and guidance to ensure proper policy construction
  • Seek the guidance of management on risks exceeding assigned authority levels
  • Identify underwriting issues, recommend and develop plans for problem resolution, and implement them where appropriate
  • Manage existing and prospective accounts by actively participating in account renewals, new business presentations, and discussions with agents
  • Participate in monitoring and analyzing performance of assigned agents, initiate actions, and recognize consequences of alternative actions
  • Account management, including coordination of service delivery of various disciplines within the team: claim review, safety and loss services, customized reporting, etc.
  • Conduct/coordinate sales and training sessions and orientation of new products, programs, and systems for assigned agents, and lead discussions on new underwriting approaches, coverage enhancements/changes, and underwriting projects
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive commercial lines underwriting experience in package lines and/or worker's compensation in the Property and Casualty insurance market
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, demonstrated significant underwriting experience may substitute
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting, pricing, and coverage
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective sales/marketing and agency relationship techniques, including the ability to partner with independent insurance agents
  • Preference may be shown for applicants with CPCU and/or ARM designation(s)
  • Demonstrated strong writing skills with an emphasis on marketing
  • Ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in the approach to sales and marketing initiatives
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tight timelines while meeting established guidelines
  • High-level interpersonal, communication, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinking: ability to assess an individual situation and select applicable rules from an array of options, resulting in the most appropriate and sustainable decision
  • Thorough knowledge of laws and rules and their application for the assigned territory
  • Thorough working knowledge of policy and procedures regarding risk administration and risk management; underwriting and loss control
  • Thorough knowledge of the insurance industry and the business environment in which it operates in order to develop an effective business strategy and remain technically current
  • Thorough understanding of business exposure calculations, classifications, experience rating, or other plan modifications
  • Ability to develop and implement account, territorial, producer, and book strategies to acquire and retain business
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to initiate, build, and maintain effective working relationships and tailor services to meet customer needs
  • Ability to use sound logic and decision-making skills to identify complex problems, analyze alternatives, then develop and implement effective solutions
  • Ability to effectively plan and lead meetings: ensure an agenda is created, appropriate materials are ready in advance, the meeting stays on task, the client's issues are addressed, and follow-up action plans are noted
  • Ability to present ideas and information to individuals and groups in a clear, concise, influential, organized, and diplomatic manner and address concerns or needs
  • Proficient in electronic mail system; use of intranet and internet; Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and must hold a valid driver's license

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it.

This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans, and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.

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