Commercial P&C Underwriter

Universal Shield Insurance Group•Dublin, OH

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Universal Shield Insurance Group is a hybrid property and casualty insurer and insurtech that provides innovative insurance solutions to underserved markets for small businesses, offering coverage on both an admitted and surplus lines basis. Via online state-of-the-art agency portals and direct-to-consumer retail and B2B websites, we design our products intuitively and device-agnostic to accelerate competitive underwriting decisions for our partners and customers.

Requirements

At least two years of Commercial P&C underwriting insurance experience is required (experience with Commercial Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, BOP/CPP preferred).
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts - strong customer service focus.
Strong organizational and time management skills required.
Strong intellectual curiosity.
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks on time.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of CPCU, CIC, or other applicable designations with a willingness to complete preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Objectively analyze diverse information on new and renewal business to accept, price, modify, or reject business within delegated authority level for both Admitted and Surplus Lines Products.
Effectively apply forms, endorsements, and deductibles to help mitigate risk.
Develop strong business relationships with key agents and provide underwriting guidance to the agents.
Maintain a profitable book of business within assigned levels of authority by using sound underwriting judgment and technical skills.
Continue personal industry skills and knowledge development to meet the company goals of quality and timeliness.
Maintain knowledge of current insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations.
Ability to interact collaboratively and collegially with colleagues, agents, and customers in a professional manner.

Benefits

Health insurance with a company-contributed HSA
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other lifestyle and family-friendly and work/life balance benefits
Company-matched 401K
Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
Other ancillary workforce benefits
Company-paid study materials and test fees for approved underwriting credentials from “The Institutes”