P&C Middle Market Center Sales Underwriter

About the role

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job. Here, you'll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you'll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and actively pursue new business pricing, servicing the needs of our brokerage partners on an account by account basis
• Analyzes agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action
• Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions
• Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes
• Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance
• Agency Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.)
• Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Middle Market Carrier Underwriting experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
• Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills
• Desire and ability to mentor more junior underwriting peers
• A valid driver's license is required to accomplish the required business travel expectations

Schedule

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work schedule. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Troy, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Independence, OH; Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH) will have the expectation of working in an office or on agency visits three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work schedule, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Pay

The annualized base pay range for this role is $68,000 - $145,200. The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.