Underwriter I

Essential Functions

• Underwrite risks for assigned producers, and/or assigned team or jurisdiction, within established guidelines and within personal authority level
• Review, quote, and bind new submissions and renewal business within company standards and systems
• Maintain and meet all current, pre-established, premium production objectives by writing profitable business within the established company standards and systems
• Market First Light products to brokers, prospects, and insureds, including travel to producer/prospect locations
• Serve as an active participant of the underwriting team to meet objectives, as well as identify and resolve teamwork issues
• Accurately document files with account analysis, underwriting, and financial documentation, within established standards
• Build and effectively maintain successful relationships with clients and carriers
• Absorb and assist in training all new underwriting personnel, including participation in training sections
• Review all activities relating to the public, customers and companies to avoid issues involving potential errors and omissions
• Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the position.
• Essential functions are outlined; however, other duties may be assigned, as needs arise, or as required to support the essential functions.
• Specific performance objectives may be developed each year to measure the performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years of previous commercial underwriting (casualty risk) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in related work experience
• Insurance-related certifications/designations (CIC, INS, CPCU, AU) preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines
• Effective negotiation and critical thinking skills
• Proven and demonstrated commitment to a results-driven performance
• Ability to function effectively within established regulations, guidelines, and procedures, and make decisions accordingly
• Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions, as well as prepare and maintain complex records and files
• Effectively operate with a commitment to quality, integrity, and ethical functions
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships
• Strong computer skills, with a focus on the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) as well as effectively utilize the agency management systems
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight, approximately 10%
• To work within a fast-paced, changing priority environment
• Regular and punctual attendance is required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues and managers, across all levels
• To promote and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies, and the Agency
• To successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality