Intermediate Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Responsibilities

1. Maintain the long-term profitability of a significant portfolio of accounts regardless of market conditions within the bounds of internal underwriting guidelines and individual authority
2. Works with an assigned group of brokers in accordance with the regional commercial business plan for profitability, growth, retention, and service standards
3. Delegate renewals and tasks to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants
4. Participate in quarterly audits to monitor adherence to guidelines and service standards and produce necessary statistics and reports to management
5. Develop and maintain positive business relationships within the brokerage community
6. Participate in broker visitation and corporate functions for marketing purposes
7. Monitor and assess competitive factors in the market and keep informed of changing market conditions to report to management
8. Participate in weekly team and new business meetings, provide mentoring and coaching to the team attempts to finding solutions to challenging issues

Education and Work Experience

1. Post-secondary degree
2. 3-5 years of progressive (SME) Small & Medium Enterprise commercial underwriting

Qualities and Aptitudes

1. Ability to select, underwrite and manage commercial accounts
2. Excellent working knowledge of Commercial Lines underwriting techniques, guidelines, forms, coverages, and rates
3. Knowledge of broker / insurance company relationships and the ability to apply this knowledge to the underwriting of an account
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills
6. Good team player

Benefits of Working at Optimum West

1. Ability to set your own work schedule while maintaining company core hours
2. Flexible schedules to work at home and in the office