Underwriter - FirePlus - Remote

About the role

This is a remote role for the qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

• Works with FirePlus Underwriters to oversee production, underwriting, and profitability of book of business (new business and renewals) as to meet or exceed annual production and profitability targets;
• Accountable for reviewing assigned new business submissions to verify that the risk qualifies, that all required underwriting documentation has been obtained, and that appropriate pricing has been determined;
• Analyze loss runs and calculate loss ratios. This skill set needs to be used when underwriting and quoting new business and renewals;
• Prepare referrals on accounts outside of their authority and send to FirePlus - Vice President for review and approval for release or submission to Company;
• Achieve new business hit ratio and retention goals;
• Aid in technical training to new underwriting team members to ensure that all risks conform to APR underwriting guidelines and file documentation requirements;
• Coordinate with UW Support to issue error free policies and endorsements. Review and analyze complex policies;
• Participate in new business development in accordance with the Program’s business plan;
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned production sources to ensure client retention and foster strategic alliances;
• Continue establishing strong Carrier relationships to ensure their confidence in your underwriting skills;
• Meet performance standards for response time, quoting, binding, issuance, endorsements, and other underwriting level responsibilities;
• Work toward becoming a subject matter expert regarding primary public entity coverage and emerging issues in the public entity segment.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Solid computer skills and ability to independently use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.);
• Strong negotiation skills combined with the ability to close new business opportunities;
• Flexibility for extensive work hours during the peak business periods of April 1st thru July 15th, and October 1st thru December 15th;
• Flexibility for 0%-10% business travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, a related field, or equivalent education required preferred;
• CPCU or ARM, or AU designations helpful;
• 3 or more years insurance underwriting experience required, with some experience in Public Entity related segment preferred.

Pay

$60,000 - $75,000 yearly salary.