Senior Underwriter (Location Open)

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.