Commercial Lines Underwriter

Merchants Insurance Group • Town of Huntington, NY

4d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter for their Commercial Lines Underwriting team in Melville, New York. The Commercial Lines Underwriter will join a dedicated team, collaborating with agency partners to provide professional service, achieve optimal outcomes for policyholders, and drive profitable growth for Merchants and its agency partners. Merchants Insurance Group is a highly-rated Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, recognized for its strong financial standing and as a top employer.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred or 5 years commercial experience within an agency environment.
• Strong background in commercial lines accounts and building relationships.
• Microsoft Office knowledge as well as the ability to work with internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight etc.).
• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is a plus i.e. CPCU.
• Previous Agency relationships within the local insurance industry are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating solid relationships with Agents and internal staff while working towards achieving the most optimal outcomes for Merchants and our policyholders.
• Works with the underwriting assistant to ensure adherence to corporate underwriting policy and service standards.
• Reviews accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommends a course of action.
• Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for assigned territory.

Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require two full days per week in the office, with the option of working the remaining days per week at home or in the office
• Competitive pay scale
• Generous paid time off package
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
• 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars
• Outstanding company bonus programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree