Underwriter, Regional Underwriting

What can you expect in this role?

• Assessing, accepting, and declining moderate to complex new business submissions, within assigned underwriting authority
• Re-underwriting and negotiating renewals and policy endorsements
• Ordering of inspections, financial reports, or other underwriting information for use in your analysis of critical risk hazards and decision making
• Negotiating the terms and conditions of risk acceptance with brokers in writing, by telephone, electronic mail or in person
• Developing and maintaining positive broker relations
• Participating in production calls on brokerage offices, as required
• Providing technical support to brokers
• Actively participating in weekly internal production meetings
• Mentoring and providing technical support to less experience team members

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree or a college diploma or the CIP designation is required
• 3-5 years Commercial Insurance underwriting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, with both customers and co-workers
• Performs well in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Strong sales orientation