Commercial Lines Underwriter (Renewal Underwriter) (Middle Market P&C)

Amerisure Insurance•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•Hybrid

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 Underwriter (Renewal Underwriter) to join our team. This role will be hybrid working from our Farmington Hills MI, Lisle IL, Indianapolis IN, Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC or Tampa FL office, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home. The position is responsible for evaluating and managing assigned accounts, maintaining a portfolio of renewal accounts, and making informed underwriting decisions in alignment with Amerisure’s risk appetite and strategic objectives. This role highlights data-driven risk assessment, effective negotiation, and collaboration with agency partners to achieve underwriting goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
1 year underwriting experience in commercial or middle market insurance.
Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, underwrite, price, and negotiate assigned accounts in accordance with Amerisure risk evaluation process and renewal framework.
Analyze and assess risk factors to ensure adherence to Amerisure’s underwriting philosophy.
Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to strengthen agency relationships and support business objectives.
Develop and maintain relationships with key agency contacts to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure successful account acquisition and retention.
Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts.
Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure’s standards and guidelines.
Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making.