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Inland Marine Underwriter - Small Commercial Insurance
Inland Marine Underwriter - Small Commercial InsuranceBankers Financial Corporation • Saint Petersburg, FL, US
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Inland Marine Underwriter - Small Commercial Insurance

Inland Marine Underwriter - Small Commercial Insurance

Bankers Financial Corporation • Saint Petersburg, FL, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Inland Marine Underwriter - Small Commercial Insurance

We are seeking an experienced Inland Marine Underwriter with technical expertise underwriting Builder's Risk (ground up and renovation projects) to support the growth and profitability of our specialty commercial lines portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise in underwriting inland marine coverages, such as contractor's equipment, installation floaters, and property-in-transit.

Overview

Company : Bankers Insurance Group

Location : Tampa, FL

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Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and evaluate new and renewal submissions for inland marine and Builder's Risk accounts, including contractor's equipment, installation floaters, property in transit / transportation, mobile medical and diagnostic equipment, and builder's risk (ground-up, renovations, residential and commercial structures).
  • Apply appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions based on risk characteristics, underwriting guidelines, and market dynamics.
  • Assess risk factors using inspection reports, loss history, and third-party data sources to support underwriting decisions.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with agents and distribution partners to support profitable new business growth while upholding risk selection standards.
  • Partner with Product, Loss Control, and Underwriting Assistants to ensure accuracy and responsiveness throughout the underwriting process.
  • Participate in the development of underwriting appetite documentation, workflows, and training resources related to Inland Marine and Builder's Risk.
  • Contribute to training and mentoring of underwriting staff on inland marine fundamentals and best practices.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory changes impacting the inland marine market.
  • Drive new business production by prospecting within assigned agency territory and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Conduct regular agency meetings—virtually and in person—to strengthen relationships, deliver training, and provide guidance on submissions and product offerings.

Travel

  • Up to 30% travel required for agency visits, marketing events, and underwriting meetings within the assigned territory.

    • Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in commercial underwriting.

    • Preferred Education And Experience

  • 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience, with significant focus on Inland Marine and Builder's Risk.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO forms, proprietary inland marine coverages, and industry best practices.
  • Builder's Risk experience with familiarity of general contractors, project timelines, valuation approaches, and construction-related exposures.
  • Proven success in a production underwriting role, managing agency relationships, and hitting growth targets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Professional designations such as AMIM, CPCU, CIC, or ARM are highly valued.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with underwriting systems such as Salesforce, Perceptive Concept, or AS400 is a plus.
  • Must be a collaborative team player with a solution-focused mindset and strong business acumen.

    • The preceding position description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed, level of knowledge and skills required, and usual working conditions. It is not designed to be a comprehensive, exclusive list of duties. Additional and different duties may be assigned. We are an E-Verify company.

    Seniorities and Employment

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Finance and Sales

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