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Underwriter III

Underwriter III

W.R. BerkleyScottsdale, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Underwriter III

The Underwriter III provides support to the underwriting process, making appropriate decisions within own underwriting assigned authority levels. Reviews insurance applications and processes accounts. Projects a professional company image through internal and external customer interaction.

This role is located in our Scottsdale office on a hybrid schedule. We will consider highly qualified remote candidates.

  • Assesses new and renewal accounts to determine acceptability based upon NIC underwriting guidelines and authority granted.
  • Reviews new and renewal accounts to verify issuance is in compliance with NIC underwriting guidelines, addresses discrepancies as needed, and enters information into appropriate systems.
  • Establishes types and limits of coverage to be provided.
  • Creates, analyzes and interprets data from various systems and underwriting resources.
  • Responsible for monitoring production, profitability, and maintaining agency relationships.
  • Collaborates with underwriting team as well as other departments on underwriting philosophy.
  • Effectively communicates (written / verbal) information to both internal and external customers to ensure our standards of excellence are maintained.
  • Consults with agency staff to obtain additional information on existing accounts.
  • Promotes consistency amongst underwriting teams by contributing knowledge and soliciting feedback relative to underwriting philosophy and company goals.
  • Maintains confidentiality with discretion and integrity with both internal and external information.
  • Maintains familiarity with state laws and filing requirements within assigned territory to properly transact business within a state.
  • Consults with underwriting team to determine if reinsurance is needed, and negotiates terms with designated reinsurer companies.
  • Identifies and recommends changes to policy verbiage when standard text is not appropriate. Seeks manager approval before implementing.
  • Monitors the amount of insurance in force on a single risk or group of closely related risks. Evaluates possibility of catastrophe losses and takes necessary action, as needed.
  • Occasionally requested to assist with the development of special programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars.
  • Composes reports and business correspondence such as travel summaries, agendas, and meeting minutes.
  • Coordinates internal and / or external visits including but not limited to scheduling meetings, confirming staff availability, and arranging meals / entertainment.
  • Provides guidance and support to less experienced team members within the department.
  • Travel to agent offices and / or other external events is required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; or at least two years of experience in a business or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • AIS, ASLI, AU, and CPCU designations or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an insurance underwriter in commercial property and casualty.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and email.
  • Capability to learn and utilize various underwriting applications to determine accurate classifications and calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating methods.
  • Excess and Surplus lines background is beneficial.
  • Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Additional Company Details

    The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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