The Cincinnati Insurance Companies · 18 hours ago
Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expThe Cincinnati Insurance Companies is a service-oriented organization dedicated to protecting families and businesses. They are seeking an experienced Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter to solicit, underwrite, and price surplus lines commercial property and casualty business, while mentoring other underwriters and achieving production goals.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Working in partnership with producers and an assigned underwriting assistant to solicit, underwrite and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business
Determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms and conditions
Develop, analyze and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks
Achieve production and loss ratio goals within assigned regional territory
Work independently with a high level of authority and judgment
Determine need for and secure appropriate reinsurance on individual accounts
Mentor and train underwriters and underwriting assistants
Develop successful business relationships with producers and reinsurers
Research new products and coverage forms
Travel within assigned territory which may include some overnight stays
Qualification
Required
property and casualty underwriting experience
proficient use of Microsoft® Word, Excel and Outlook
strong interpersonal skills
organizational and time management skills
strong decision-making, analytical, and negotiating abilities
desire to build relationships and listen effectively
ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents by working to find possible solutions that are beneficial to all
skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate and present information and an understanding of when to use verbal or written
a valid driver's license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle
bachelor's degree or extensive relevant excess and surplus lines underwriting experience
5+ years of experience working with commercial lines property and casualty products is required
Preferred
prior excess and surplus casualty underwriting experience with a carrier, broker, or MGA is preferred
ASLI or CPCU designations preferred
candidates with a carrier background will be given preference; complete training is provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory
Benefits
Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
We offer a variety of benefits and amenities.
Company
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies markets business, home and auto insurance products through independent insurance agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael J. Sewell
CFO, Executive Vice President & Treasurer
Steven A. Soloria, CFA, CPCU
Sr. Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
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