Underwriter | Property & Casualty

Responsibilities

• Assist in servicing and operational management of accounts.
• Underwrite, service and manage assigned accounts of moderate complexity.
• Assess exposure and determine rates, terms and conditions of coverage in accordance with guidelines and uses judgement underwriting to evaluate a risk.
• Determine either to accept, modify, or decline risks.
• Request reinsurance as necessary.
• Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard to limit company obligation, and specify applicable endorsements, or apply rating to ensure safe and profitable distribution of risks.
• Develop or modify policy wording when standard text is not appropriate.
• Bind coverage and initiate issuance of documents.
• Sign policy and authorize transmittal of documents to brokers and markets as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

About the role

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.