E&S Brokerage Renewal Underwriter - Hybrid

E&S Brokerage Renewal Underwriter - Hybrid

MUSIC is a division of Selective Insurance company of America :

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

About Us

MUSIC is a division of Selective Insurance company of America :

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

The MUSIC Brokerage Renewal Underwriting role will support business growth and profitability goals within authority guidelines in a fast-paced environment with a focus on exceptional service to agency partners. Effectively manage incoming submissions from assigned agents through application of underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. Manage agency book of business as well as profit / growth results and trends. Provide expedient underwriting responses, service and guidance to General Agents. Mentor lower level associates and enhance underwriting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage, underwrite and drive retention and growth in accordance with company goals. Gather, analyze and evaluate risk exposure for renewals. Document through appropriate risk documentation and work within stated authority to provide quotes that support our growth and profitability goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of coverage forms, rating plans and guidelines in the selection and pricing of individual risks. Evaluate risk hazards and ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company underwriting standards and pricing philosophy. Determine appropriate solutions for General agents and take necessary measures to obtain information needed to resolve inquires / transactions efficiently.
• Work in unison with managing General Agents and other departments to grow and maintain a profitable book of business.
• Provide guidance to General Agents and other departments regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to General agents within assigned territory. Reinforce the ease of doing business with MUSIC by meeting or exceeding agent expectations and service quality on a consistent basis.
• Develop, build, and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers. Work collaboratively with the MUSIC Brokerage team to provide a seamless experience for our agency partners. Participate in the development of team goals and work diligently to achieve them.
• Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned making recommendations when necessary to improve outcomes. Monitor premium retention by General agency and take action when necessary to achieve MUSIC Brokerage team goals.
• Effectively manage multiple workflows to ensure renewal process is followed providing excellent customer service to our General Agents while maintaining our Underwriting philosophy for maximum profit.
• Enhance knowledge of industry information, products, and competitors. Provide technical advice and mentorship to lower level associates and other functional areas.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

Education and Experience

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $63,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 / Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

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