Sr Commercial Lines Underwriter - job 2 of 2

UFG is currently hiring for a Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team! As a Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter, you will manage a commercial underwriting territory of approximately $8 million - $14 million. The individual in this role will work hard to attain positive results (premium growth and acceptable loss ratios) through sound risk selection, developing strong relationships with agency personnel, and providing a quality product combined with excellent service. Other responsibilities include serving as a resource mentor, approving risks within your authority, and acting as a resource for training needs.

This position can be remote or hybrid, but the candidate must reside in CO, CA, or AZ,

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and price new business and renewals by evaluating necessary coverages and determining risk acceptability.
  • Review applications, MVR’s, Experience Mods, Loss experience, risk control reports, credit reports, and company guidelines for risk acceptability
  • Review applications, endorsement requests and renewals for limits and coverages requested
• Solicit new business and develop a pipeline to source submissions
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure for highly complex risks.
• Properly classify and price the risk using analytical pricing tools and resources
• Evaluate change requests. Approve, assign codes and process within underwriting authority
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to Associate Underwriters, Commercial Lines Underwriters, and other team members.
• Negotiate with agents on pricing and coverages offered
• Provide best in class service to agency partners with timely and professional service
• Participate in agency visits to solicit new business, discuss renewal accounts or issues, develop successful relationships with agencies and producers
• Manage territory using portfolio management tools and achieve production goals within assigned territory
• Collaborate with Marketing as needed to partner on marketing strategy.
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required; four-year college degree preferred
• AU, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience, with risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Strong communication, leadership and negotiating skills

The salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $120,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts.

At UFG we offer: Competitive Pay, Annual Bonus Incentive, and Benefits Package; Cash Balance Pension Plan, 401k Match, Tuition Reimbursement.