Binding Commercial/Personal Underwriter (WEST)

The Jonus Group•Irvine, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Binding Production Underwriter Seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mind set and a strong drive for career growth to join a team as Commercial Lines or Personal Lines Underwriters. In this role, underwriters will have the opportunity to build and expand a book of business by underwriting new commercial or personal lines accounts, while also increasing renewal business through the development and strengthening of client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience required
Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
Interest in continued education and professional development

Nice To Haves

excess & surplus experience preferred
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business
Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business
Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities
Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio
Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters