Senior Production Underwriter

About the role

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced underwriter with established relationships to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the regions’ profit plan through proper risk selection, agency management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite accounts over $25,000 within established underwriting authority
• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000
• Develops and maintains relationships with 10-15 agencies
• Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including partners with Advantage and/or Premier status within our Key Alliance agency structure
• Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
• Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
• Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects
• Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurer
• Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations
• Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and Client Service Management (CSM) meetings to obtain and retain profitable business

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree
• CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred
• 5+ years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
• Three to five years of marketing experience working with independent agents
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent vendor management skills

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship not offered for this role.