Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States United Fire & Casualty Full time
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

United Fire & Casualty is seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage a commercial underwriting territory of approximately $8 million - $14 million. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to handle a large workload while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite and price new business and renewals by evaluating necessary coverages and determining risk acceptability.
  • Solicit new business and develop a pipeline to source submissions.
  • Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure for highly complex risks.
  • Properly classify and price the risk using analytical pricing tools and resources.
  • Evaluate change requests, approve, assign codes, and process within underwriting authority.
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to Associate Underwriters, Commercial Lines Underwriters, and other team members.
  • Negotiate with agents on pricing and coverages offered.
  • Provide best-in-class service to agency partners with timely and professional service.
  • Participate in agency visits to solicit new business, discuss renewal accounts or issues, develop successful relationships with agencies and producers.
  • Manage territory using portfolio management tools and achieve production goals within assigned territory.
  • Collaborate with Marketing as needed to partner on marketing strategy.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent degree required; four-year college degree preferred.
  • AU, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred.
  • 5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience, with risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong analytical thinking.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and negotiating skills.
  • Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task and a willingness to accept challenges and take appropriate risks.
  • Ability to handle large workload and prioritize to meet deadlines.
  • Promote a positive and professional image and develop productive relationships with coworkers and agents.
  • Demonstrate an open-minded, collaborative work style.
  • Advanced working knowledge of policy administration systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of the broad range of business insured by United Fire & Casualty.
  • Strong risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge.
  • Knowledge of agency force and current market environment.
  • Strong knowledge of coverages, proprietary Ultra/enhancement endorsements.
  • Affinity for detailed accuracy.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to teach others and monitor their development.

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