Commercial Lines Underwriter

Strong candidates will possess and continue to improve the following skill set:Builds and maintains strong agency relationships.Effectively manages a commercial lines territory to achieve established growth and profit goals.Assesses risks and exposures on new and existing business to identify opportunities and maximize assigned territory growth and loss ratio objectives.Uses established underwriting guidelines and best practices to write, renew, or modify business.Demonstrates the ability to be self-driven, detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.Applies high degree of knowledge of coverages, forms and appetite with the ability to articulate to others.Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal sales staff on new business submissions and agency initiatives.Create solutions for a broad range of inquiries from brokers and team members.Adhere to underwriting rules as demonstrated with appropriate risk selection and proper file documentation.Navigate our online broker portal to complete tasks and troubleshoot.Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes.Work independently within deadlines while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders.Understand and apply sound underwriting practices and trends.Proactively focus on underwriting profitability.