Sr. Underwriter II

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes middle market workers compensation accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
• Adheres to individual authority levels.
• Pricess business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Balances effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
• Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
• Presents new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
• Serves as a resource to other in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Handles advanced level of reviews.
• Educates the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
• Serves as a resource to other in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Qualifications/Competencies

• BS/BA college degree resulting in the knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance or marketing.
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial insurance experience.
• Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
• Strong sales and marketing skills are required which includes the ability to qualify opportunities and close deals.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• General Insurance program (INS).
• Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM).
• Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC).

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• Some benefits provided at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistant Plan).
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision, and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other education benefits and business casual dress.
• Empowers employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contributions to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year.