Sr Production Underwriter

UFG is looking for a Sr. Production Underwriter to join our Southwest Region in a multi-line, multi-industry opportunity. In this role, you will attract and underwrite middle market business, deploy effective account management, and foster strong working relationships with agency partners while executing underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans.

Responsibilities

• Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing risk and identifying exposures and controls.
• Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls.
• Set appropriate terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio.
• Document assigned files with underwriting thought process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members with complex risks.
• Achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business unit strategies through effective portfolio management.
• Achieve production goals within assigned territory.
• Responsible for marketing, including both in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds.
• Prospect and develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
• Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities in underwriting, risk control, and claims across all business units.
• Collaborate with Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management.
• Complete agency reviews, capturing appropriate intel around market opportunities, and provide feedback to management on the current state of the marketplace, agencies, and competition.
• Mentor and train team members, acting as a resource for the team to answer questions, resolve escalated issues, and provide guidance.
• Represent the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and projects.
• Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training and content.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Completion of or working towards AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
• Advanced risk evaluation skills and insurance contract knowledge.
• Capability to execute current underwriting strategy for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions.
• Strong leadership skillset, including ability to mentor, coach, and train.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing work efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective stakeholder management skillset, including ability to establish a high degree of trust with internal and external partners.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
• Advanced knowledge of agency force and current market environment.
• Excellent sales skills, with a proven track record of growing a profitable book of business.

Working Conditions

• General office conditions; remote, in-person, and hybrid options determined by manager.
• Travel required, as per assigned book of business and territory.
• Driver’s license and acceptable MVR required.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $103,221.75 – $136,105.25 annually. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography, and market data.

Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Generous time-off program.
• Programs designed to support employee well-being and financial security.