Underwriting Specialist – Technology

Role Overview

• Underwrites and manages a book of business of highly complex, specialty accounts within broad authority levels
• Assists with the development and execution of strategic initiatives that contribute to the growth and profitability for that book of business in assigned territory
• Maximizes opportunities for underwriting profitable new and renewal business, as appropriate based on market conditions, by leveraging business relationships, product knowledge and underwriting acumen
• Develops and maintains an active target account list tracking prospects and account rounding and/or missed opportunities
• Manages financial performance of assigned territory including accident year loss ratio, premium plans, and commission targets
• Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management, including portfolio management, self-audits of new and renewal business and well documented approvals of underwriting edits
• Ensures compliance with standards and assigned underwriting authorities
• Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within broad underwriting authority
• Works closely with and establishes strong business partnerships with other departments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively more complex, specialty lines underwriting experience
• Professional insurance designation is preferred (AICPCU, RPLU)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits