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 the coordinating of 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 continued 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

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. 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. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're 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.