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EMPLOYERS · 1 day ago

Senior Underwriter | Workers' Compensation Insurance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

EMPLOYERS is a dynamic provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, seeking a Senior Underwriter to manage new and renewal accounts. The role involves underwriting, risk analysis, and collaboration with the sales team to maintain strong agency relationships while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Underwrite and retain new and renewal business through solid risk analysis, pricing with adherence to state filings, corporate guidelines, and delegated authority

Compile and document underwriting decisions and make referrals to management when appropriate including rational and recommendations

Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and while gathering/sharing competitive information along with changes/trends in the local and national markets

Collaborate with Sales Team to develop and maintain strong agency relationships with shared accountability in meeting territory goals. Keep leadership, peers and sales team informed of all issues and meaningful activities

Support leadership in coaching and mentoring team members, participate in organizational projects, and other leadership duties as requested

Work with minimal supervision and meet commitments/deadlines. Act with a customer-first mindset and a sense of urgency

Ability to contribute to tactical and strategic business planning with Sales and distribution partners

Provide thorough and pertinent information and guidance to Underwriting Services staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines and standards/SLA’s

Provide professional, timely and courteous communication and service to internal and external customers to resolve issues

Focus on exceptional customer service, collaboration with Sales team, the development of strong agency relationships

Qualification

Workers Compensation experienceUnderwriting expertiseMicrosoft Office proficiencyRisk analysisCommunicationOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsProblem solving

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience underwriting property and casualty insurance

Workers Compensation experience required

Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical expert and/or mentor to the underwriting team

Ability to support leadership by performing internal underwriting audits and assist in educating internal staff on findings, trends, and updated guidelines/procedures

Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, frequency, loss ratio, net rate, and percentages

Ability to apply problem solving skills involving variable and standard situations

Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, telephone, and virtual meetings

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Product Suite

Bachelor's degree