Territory Underwriting Specialist - Utah

Territory Underwriting Specialist

Markets companies' products and services to assigned commercial lines accounts and independent agencies. Selects agencies through identification of qualified partnerships and is the primary person involved in developing and maintaining agency relationships. Leads the underwriting (i.e., selection / rejection of new and renewal business) for assigned territory / book of business; primarily for new business and larger, more complex accounts. Manages components of development, growth and profitability for book of business and / or assigned territory. Collaborates as needed with office underwriting staff; particularly on smaller accounts and renewals. Regularly travels to key markets / accounts and remains highly visible in the marketplace. Implements plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of account and agency produced sales, profit, retention and premium goals.

The Territory Underwriting Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. The ideal candidate will work from home and reside in Utah.

As a Territory Underwriting Specialist, you will :

• Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
• Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
• Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
• Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions
• Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents and / or selected agents / brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals. You will be tasked with prospecting potential new agencies and the related items such as coordinating agency appointments, agency evaluation / review and overseeing agency activity.
• Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and manages a book of business within their current authority levels. Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration, sales and profitability.
• Evaluates prospective accounts and independent agencies to determine their acceptability and works closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed.
• Serves as primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies. Develop and maintain relationship / services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies.
• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to independent agencies to increase production. Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable business. Assist in development of premium goals by agency and monitor agency results.
• Promote Sentry products and services to existing and potential customers.

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About Sentry :

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Joe Larsen

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Joe.Larsen@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.