Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter (Commercial P&C)
About The Position
Amerisure is a property and casualty insurance company that creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus. We are recruiting for a Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter to join our team. This role will sit in one of our local offices and will be hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated successful ability to input data with a high accuracy rating, and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Business or insurance related internship experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Steward the new business process through evaluation of new business, performing risk assessments and ensuring comprehensive data collection for underwriting decisions.
- Reviewing endorsements, setting coverage terms and generating quotes.
- Works closely with underwriters throughout the underwriting process, participates in professional development and collaborates with agents.
- Assist underwriters in assessing new business submissions, ensuring all relevant risk factors are accurately documented.
- Conduct initial risk analysis to identify potential exposures and evaluate coverage needs, providing recommended underwriting action.
- Ensure the collection of all necessary data and documentation for accurate underwriting decisions.
- Evaluate endorsement requests and assess their impact on existing policies, ensuring alignment with underwriting criteria and overall risk strategy.
- Work in partnership with underwriters to ensure that risk exposures are properly understood, recommending changes to policy terms or risk classifications when necessary.
- Participate in structured training program to develop underwriting expertise.
- Determine appropriate coverage and pricing based on risk assessment and generate quotes.
- Communicate effectively with agents to clarify policy details and gather required information.
- Monitor and resolve outstanding contingencies.
- Support underwriters throughout the underwriting process, assisting with risk assessments, policy issuance and documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Competitive base pay
- Performance-based incentive pay
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing
- Generous paid time off programs
- Flexible work arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
