Senior Commercial Underwriter
About the role
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. One80 Intermediaries is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our growing team. We are looking for a Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter to join our team. This role reports to the VP of Transportation and involves performing risk selection and pricing on endorsements, renewals, and new business within the guidelines and authority established between MGU and various contracted carriers. The Senior Commercial Transportation Underwriter reviews new business and renewal quotes before issuance and may make marketing calls to brokers and agents as needed. This position requires creativity, multitasking skills, and adherence to division goals and culture.
Responsibilities
- Assess and price endorsements, renewals, and new business according to guidelines and authority as outlined in the underwriting manual and as assigned by their manager.
- Lines of business to underwrite include general liability, auto liability (incl. HNO), physical damage, umbrella/excess, property, crime, motor truck cargo, contingent auto, and cargo
- Provide customer service by responding promptly and courteously to all requests for information
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and issuance of policies, as identified and delegated by the manager. This will sometimes require delegation of tasks to an underwriting assistant
- Effectively communicate company standards, mission, underwriting guidelines, and requirements to brokers
- Provide accurate documentation in the file and/or in electronic notes of underwriting thought process
- Order/review inspection reports to assess risk quality and to confirm exposure base accuracy, as assigned by manager
- Actively manage relationships with assigned brokers and agents