Senior Underwriter - Workers' Compensation

Hybrid eligible position, reporting into the Fresno office location

Solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the Company's Underwriting Philosophy.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage an assigned book of Agencies including assisting in development and management of agency business plan.
• Operates with increased independence, such as taking a lead role in development of agency business plans.
• Manages book of individual accounts and maintains pricing discipline regardless of market pressures.
• Expected to be regarded as a workers’ compensation expert by assigned agencies.
• Coordinates account activity across departments for assigned book.
• Assists in the development and coaching of support and professional staff.
• May lead training courses for support and professional personnel.
• Perform external marketing activities (Agency calls, Agency meetings, leads Point of Sale meetings, etc) and clearly articulate and sell the Zenith difference.
• Expected to provide general guidance and direction to support personnel and underwriting staff.
• Takes an active role in face-to-face meetings with agencies and/or clients.
• Work requires independence within assigned Letter of Authority; however, it is expected that one will seek guidance on any unusual or complex exposures, problems or issues.
• Work periodically reviewed by supervisor, corporate underwriting, and/or direct “customers” of the process.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Responds positively to direction and critique of performance.
• Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.