Territory Underwriting Specialist

About the role

The Territory Underwriter Specialist will market Commercial Lines products, build agency partnerships, lead underwriting for new/complex business, manage growth and profitability, and maintain market visibility.

What You'll Do

• Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
• Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
• Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
• Work with assigned agents and brokers on coordinating resolutions

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience, with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred
• Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred
• Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
• Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Strong business and pipeline development skills
• Able to meet travel requirements as you’ll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings
• Able to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record

What You'll Receive

• Company car with gas card
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
• Sentry University (SentryU) and Tuition Reimbursement program for continuing education and career development
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and health and wellness benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program for charitable giving

About Sentry

Sentry takes great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Sentry is rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.