Express Underwriter

About the role

The Express Underwriter position at Canal Insurance is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing commercial automobile risks. This role involves monitoring and maintaining a book of business with assigned general agent partners while meeting profitability and revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Select new & renewal risks by validating submission information, utilizing multiple analytics tools, reviewing coverage, and negotiating pricing and terms.
• Ensure pricing targets, profitability goals, and growth expectations are met.
• Actively monitor portfolio by taking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assessing information as it emerges throughout the policy term.
• Maintain policies by evaluating endorsements that add, delete, or modify coverage. Communicate effectively with the support staff who process these endorsements.
• Maintain agent relationships through superior customer service, effective communication, and agency visits promoting profitable growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or commensurate experience required.
• Minimum of three years experience in underwriting required with exposure to commercial auto preferred.
• Basic understanding of exposure identification, evaluation, quantification, and classification required.
• Basic understanding of application of proper rates and ability to analyze rate adequacy required.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, e-mail) required.