Senior Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Overland Park, Kansas, United States IAT Insurance Group Full time
IAT Insurance Group, TransGuard has an immediate opening for an underwriter to join our Moving and storage Underwriting team. The TransGuard Insurance Company has long been a leader in this space.  The ideal candidate will have at least five years of multi-line P&C risk experience managing and growing a book, with focus on commercial transportation, inland marine, or a similar line of business.  This position can work from IAT's Alpharetta, Georgia or Raleigh, North Carolina location. For the right candidate, other IAT locations can be considered. This role will work on the hybrid schedule Monday through Wednesday in the office, with the option of working remotely on Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel is required.  

Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Makes appropriate decisions based on evaluation of underwriting information.
  • Prices risks per company standards.
  • Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Pursue sales-like leads through developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and agents to drive new business opportunities.
  • Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
  • Provides outstanding customer service.
  • Builds effective working relationships with assigned agency personnel as well as internal company staff.
  • Drives acceptable levels of new business opportunities through effective marketing to assigned agents.
  • Effectively communicates with assigned agents the appropriate level of information to ensure understanding of company direction.
  • Attends agency conferences and conducts seminars and breakout sessions.
  • Participates and leads special projects as assigned.
  • Handles a moderate number of agency assignments.
  • Participates in annual planning meetings with assigned agents.
  • Participates in quarterly stewardship meetings with key agents.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
     
Qualifications:
Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent is required.
  • Equivalent experience is defined as a minimum of nine or more years of commercial insurance underwriting-related experience.
  • Commercial multi-line experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of the insurance industry.
  • Excellent knowledge and application of negotiation technics to day-to-day interactions with agents and customers to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Excellent knowledge of pricing technics to achieve company objectives.
  • Excellent knowledge of complex coverage features such as large deductibles and their impact on coverage and pricing.
  • Ability to appropriately utilize loss control to minimize risk to the company.
  • Ability to understand reinsurance and company's approach.
  • Ability to make appropriate underwriting decisions for risks within a limited range of context and situations.
  • Ability to understand loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts in underwriting and pricing risks.
  • Ability to make individual account decisions that maximize the performance of the entire portfolio.
  • 10% Travel Required.
Preferred to Have:
  • Experience specializing in underwriting of moving and storage is preferred.
  • Umbrella experience.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify. #LI-JG1

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we're committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That's why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like:

  • 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
  • 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
  • Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
  • College Loan Assistance Support Plan
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

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