Personal Lines Underwriter

About the role

NLC Insurance is a nearly two-century-old company that offers reliable protection and guidance to its customers. The firm values employee development and career growth, particularly for those in the insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Select and price individual risks and manage assigned agency book of business.
• Maintain quality and pricing objectives for the aggregate book of business.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with agents to influence profitable production.
• Demonstrate ownership and understanding of book of business management and proactively identify trends to suggest appropriate action.
• Participate in the agency management process, including developing and implementing agency/company business or profit improvement plans.
• Interpret quality, production, and loss ratio reports to direct and influence the flow of business to support company goals and standards.
• Adhere to underwriting performance standards as measured in Audits.
• Provide technical expertise to agents and effectively communicate underwriting philosophies, standards, pricing, and products.
• Show knowledge of and adhere to state regulations, major competitor products, and emerging market changes.
• Adhere and/or suggest improvements to processes within the company to increase the level and quality of service to both internal and external customers.
• Complete special projects as assigned, generate new business, and manage existing business.
• Cookordination activities with marketing resources, provide guidance, and act as a resource to support staff.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business, Insurance, or related field, or its equivalent.
• 2-4 years of related PL Underwriting experience.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.