Territory Mgr Comm Lines Underwriter

About the role

This position is for the territory of Southern Indiana (see attached county map). Territory A.docx
Position provides direction at the agency level to meet the overall corporate goals and objectives. The individual will manage the assigned territory and work together with underwriting teams to meet written premium, loss ratio and service objectives.

Responsibilities

• Produce growth and profit in the assigned territory within corporate guidelines for Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Farm.
• Train new agents in corporate methods and procedures including claims, accounting, and underwriting.
• Locate and appoint new agents to support corporate growth goals.
• Aid on projects as assigned.
• Secure competitive information regarding rates, products, commissions, etc.
• Aid on product development.
• Travel to agencies to strengthen company/agency relationships, to discuss underwriting issues and for on- and off-site training.
• Communicate with underwriting and other departmental and company personnel on underwriting issues.
• Communicate via telephone, fax, electronic and written communication with agency personnel on underwriting issues.
• Aid agents in developing their Commercial Lines, Personal Lines and Farm knowledge and skills.
• Work with assigned agents to develop agency marketing programs and co-op advertising.
• Have a general understanding of all areas of the company including Underwriting, Accounting, Claims, Rate & Product and Technology.
• Test and train on all company supported web-based programs for agents.
• Inspect and aid with agents to secure Commercial, Personal and Farm accounts.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business, Marketing or insurance or equivalent work experience.
• Prefer experience in a P&C Marketing position.
• Minimum 3+ years underwriting experience in Commercial Lines.
• Prefer underwriting experience in Personal Lines.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Commercial Lines, Personal Lines and Farm Products.
• Excellent ability to sell.
• Demonstrated experience in automation including PC, Agency Management systems, rating software and Company software systems.
• INS or CPCU are encouraged.
• Additional insurance course work and seminars are recommended.

Reasoning Ability

The position requires the individual to apply common sense, understanding, reasoning and sound educated judgment coupled with sound Commercial Lines insurance training and experience to properly evaluate and analyze accounts/problems for recommended action within assigned levels of authority.

Physical Demands

• Sit at a workstation to perform various PC and/or terminal functions.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent use of telephone.
• Extended periods of time sitting in a vehicle.

Work Environment

• Sit at a workstation to perform various PC and/or terminal functions.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent use of telephone.
• Extended periods of time sitting in a vehicle.
• Work from an office in their home where equipment will be provided to perform the position duties including personal computer, telephone, file space, and needed worktable space.

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