Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter

Arbella • Quincy, MA

1d • $60,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The primary function is the production of an underwriting profit through the effective development and maintenance of quality business consistent with the overall business plan objectives under direct supervision and within specific authority grant. Under direct supervision and within stated authority, reviews and processes new business, renewals and endorsements in accordance with company underwriting guidelines. Handles assigned requests from agents and internal customers and assists the underwriters with more sophisticated underwriting functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates basic new and renewal business using all tools available such as driving records, inspection reports, financial reports, MSB, Riskmeter, loss runs, etc.
• Makes profitable individual risk judgments/recommendations within limited authority grant, based on Arbella’s underwriting philosophies and guidelines.
• Effectively manage the priority of work and processing within the underwriting territory to provide excellent service to our agents, and meet company financial objectives
• Provides timely, courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to Producers and Policyholders.
• In conjunction with Marketing, continually assesses the capability and strength of our agency plant to achieve the financial objectives of the company. This includes agency reviews, audit functions, field visits and the production of business.
• Through ongoing education and training, maintain current skills and increase professional development of underwriting skills and additional lines of business.
• Completes all training assignments as directed. Take courses, both internal and external to increase knowledge and capability. Learns from others and takes ownership of personal professional development.
• Participates in the development of agency business plan objectives that are consistent with our corporate mission and direction. Provides feedback to and cooperates with Marketing in managing the performance assigned agents in meeting tier business plans.
• Demonstrates a basic level of skill in applying pricing tools necessary to procure new business and retain renewals, while ensuring the best possibility of making a profit, and attaining specific pricing targets as outlined in the business objectives. Has limited authority to use specific filed pricing tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees