Underwriter

Job BriefRemote OpportunityWorkers' Compensation Underwriter & Agent Specialist | 100% Remote OpportunityResponsible for underwriting new and renewal Workers Compensation accounts for agents and producers assigned within their territory in compliance with company underwriting, pricing and letters of authority.Essential Duties And Responsibilities• Underwrite and retain new and renewal Workers' Compensation business through solid risk analysis, pricing with adherence to state filings, corporate guidelines, and delegated authority.• Ability to compile and document underwriting decisions and make referrals to management when appropriate including rational and recommendations.• Maintain strong product line and Workers' Compensation 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.• Work with minimal supervision and meet commitments/deadlines. Act with a customer-first mindset and a sense of urgency.• Collaborate and contribute to tactical and strategic business planning with Workers' Compensation 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.• This role requires the underwriter to serve as a licensed agent when working directly with policyholders on direct to consumer products. Must obtain P&C agent license or committed to acquiring it within the first 60 days of employment.• This role will also be required to serve in the traditional Underwriting capacity when working on business that has an agent.• Monitor, underwrite and respond timely to new business submission flow through the on-line system.• Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of submission, account characteristics in accordance with company underwriting and pricing guidelines.• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Policyholder and Agents objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Policyholders and Agents. Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Agents.• This position focuses on exceptional customer service, collaboration with Sales team and the development of strong agency relationships.• This role requires the underwriter to serve as a licensed agent when working directly with policyholders on direct to consumer products. Must obtain P&C agent license or committed to acquiring it within the first 90 days of employment.• This role will also be required to serve in the traditional Underwriting capacity when working on business that has an agent.• Monitor, underwrite and respond timely to new business submission flow through the on-line system.• Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of submission, account characteristics in accordance with company underwriting and pricing guidelines.•  Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Policyholder and Agents objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Policyholders and Agents.• Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Agents.Job Requirements• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3 years of experience underwriting property and casualty insurance.• Commercial lines underwriting experience required.• 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, pro-rata portion, 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 SuiteWork Environment• Remote: This role is remote, and only open to candidates currently located in the United States and able to work without sponsorship.• It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace.• Expected Work Hours: Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.• Travel: May be required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings, as necessarySalary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, please follow the link to our benefits page for details!  https://www.employers.com/careers/our-benefits-and-perks/About EMPLOYERSAs a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking a goal-oriented individual willing to put their ideas to work!We offer a positive, challenging work environment, combined with an opportunity to build your career as you help us grow our business, in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely EMPLOYERS!Headquartered in Nevada, EMPLOYERS attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States. EMPLOYERS is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees.We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment. These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other!At EMPLOYERS, you’ll discover an energetic environment that inspires top achievement. As “America’s small business insurance specialist”, we have the resources, a solid reputation and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career. HP22