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Sentry · 20 hours ago

Territory Underwriting Specialist - Wisconsin

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sentry is one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States, and they are seeking a Territory Underwriting Specialist. The role involves managing agent and broker relationships, underwriting accounts, and providing sales expertise to increase production through agency channels.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers

Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents

Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers

Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels

Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions

Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents and/or selected agents/brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals. You will be tasked with prospecting potential new agencies and the related items such as coordinating agency appointments, agency evaluation/review and overseeing agency activity

Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and manages a book of business within their current authority levels. Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration, sales and profitability

Evaluates prospective accounts and independent agencies to determine their acceptability and works closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed

Serves as primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies. Provide service to and work in conjunction with the functional units of Loss Control, Claims and Operations to provide that service. Develop and maintain relationship/services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies

Provide comprehensive sales expertise to independent agencies to increase production. Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable business. Assist in development of premium goals by agency and monitor agency results

Promote Sentry products and services to existing and potential customers

Travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. Mileage reimbursement for all work-related local travel using your personal vehicle

Qualification

Multi-line underwriting experienceWisconsin insurance marketplace knowledgeTechnical insurance experienceBusiness development skillsRelationship building skillsBachelor’s degreeSales expertiseCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred

Knowledge of the Wisconsin middle market property and casualty insurance marketplace, existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred

Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales

Experience with underwriting large complex accounts

Exceptional communication and relationship building skills

Strong business and pipeline development skills

Ability to meet travel requirements as you'll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings

Benefits

Company car with gas card.

Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

Company

Sentry

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In 1904, members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association founded their own insurance company—one built on mutual support, shared strength, and a commitment to service.

Founded in 1904

Stevens Point, WI, US

5001-10000 employees