Senior Underwriter (Location Open)
January 4, 2021
General Description
The Senior Underwriter will work with the Program Manager to understand and execute and uphold the trajectory of the program. Serves as a mentor providing technical support, training, and problem solving for underwriters on an ongoing basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assists the Program Manager with administration and monitoring of underwriting rules and guidelines.
- Manages rating rules.
- Underwrite and document new and renewal policy transactions, within authority.
- Monitors data entry and processing to ensure data integrity.
- Communicates with agents, brokers and internal Sales team to obtain information needed to underwriter risks, respond to questions and address issues.
- Develop and maintain strong relationship and credibility with Sales Executives/Account Managers.
- Provide periodic product/underwriting training.
- Review underwriting requirements; refers applications or endorsement request to carrier for review and sign off.
- Conduct regular audits with Program Manager.
- Work with Program Manager to maintain Program Guidelines and Applications.
- Work with IT to implement program objectives.
- Participate in other company projects and new initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience.
- Insurance license, AU, CIC or comparable designations preferred.
- Analytical and quantitative skills.
- Must be self driven detail oriented & possess strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.