Excess & Surplus Lines Senior Underwriter

Introduction:

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What you’ll be doing::

Provide underwriting efforts to develop a book of business submitted by contracted producers to achieve profitability goals. Assist personnel in all levels of:

• Individual risk underwriting decisions.
• Underwriting strategy.
• Book management.
• Product development and management.
• Efficient operations and technology.

Mentoring responsibilities to include partnering with the Managing Director and working with less-experienced Underwriters and Assistants to enhance their skills. Maintain and build upon appropriate business relationships with various constituencies, including but not limited to fellow employees, assigned brokers, reinsurers, and vendors.

On any given day, you’ll::

 I.  As assigned and within established authority, effectively write and retain profitable business aligned with division objectives.

II. Build a strong working relationship with producers.

III. Assist underwriting personnel at all levels to analyze and evaluate risk, recognizing exposures to make sound underwriting decisions on risk acceptability, coverage alternatives, risk management recommendations, and pricing and/or perform these duties on larger or more complex risks.

 V.  Respond in a timely manner to work/questions.

VI. Develop opportunities for information flow.

VII. Maintain and continue to develop technical knowledge and expertise.

VIII. Develop leadership skills through internal and external publications, seminars, and conferences. Share knowledge gained with peers.

 X.  Participate/lead assigned projects and special research projects as necessary.

XI. Travel required up to 10 percent.

XII. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Here’s what we expect:

1. Prior Experience:

Ten years or more of underwriting, product development, product management, claims, risk management, distribution management, or related functions with a proven record of favorable accomplishments. Significant knowledge of the property and casualty industry is required, with knowledge of surplus and specialty lines preferred.

1. Education:

• Bachelor's degree or comparable industry experience may be considered with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPCU, ASLI, ARM, or equivalent designations preferred, or evidence of continuing and progressive education in the insurance industry.

1. Necessary Knowledge and Abilities:

• Solid technical knowledge of commercial insurance forms, rates, and rules.
• Understanding of the state and federal regulatory environment.
• Skilled in building relationships, sound judgment, making decisions, and influencing others.
• Understands the big picture and goals of the company. Helps drive the business unit results to contribute to the overall success and goals of the organization.
• Possesses a customer-centric service philosophy.
• Above-average communication skills.
• Negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills.
• Thorough understanding or ability to learn new lines of business, including insurance procedures, processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to promote a team environment of creative innovation.
• Understanding of CM | Vantage’s mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to travel to meet with producers, brokers, vendors, and industry service organizations.

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

Minimum Compensation: USD $94,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Compensation: USD $141,500.00/Yr.