Senior E&S Underwriter (P&C - Binding)

Senior E&S Underwriter (P&C - Binding)

IAT Insurance Group has an opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our Contract Binding team to achieve profitable growth within the company's risk profile while maintaining an acceptable loss ratio with our delegated authority wholesale agents. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience as commercial P&C underwriter managing (growing) a book of at least $5-10 million in written premium. Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred. This role works a hybrid schedule from the Scottsdale, Arizona location. The hybrid schedule requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities :

• Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on evaluation of underwriting information.
• Conducting agency marketing visits with our wholesale partners at least twice a year.
• Performs active agency management of their assigned territory.
• Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• 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.
• Completes file audits within company guidelines to ensure compliance to underwriting and pricing standards where agents are delegated underwriting authority.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Our Culture

IAT 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.

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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.