Commercial Trucking Underwriter I

INSURICA INC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

27d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Underwriter I is responsible for the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business in support of company goals and objectives. The role manages account activities and follows sound marketing, solicitation, underwriting, production, and service practices for assigned new and renewal business. The position underwrites risks for assigned producers, teams, or jurisdictions within established guidelines and personal authority; reviews, quotes, and binds submissions and renewals; and meets premium production objectives by writing profitable business. It also markets First Light products to brokers, prospects, and insureds, including travel to producer or prospect locations. The Underwriter documents account analysis, underwriting, and financial information; maintains relationships with clients and carriers; participates in team objectives and issue resolution; and assists with onboarding and training new underwriting personnel. The role includes reviewing public-, customer-, and company-related activities to help avoid potential errors and omissions, and attending seminars or other training to maintain licenses and develop knowledge and skills. This is a full-time, day-shift position based at the Florida Branch in Dania, Florida. Travel is approximately 10%, occasionally overnight. Telecommuting opportunities vary by location, department, and business need and may change; managers provide details about department scheduling and opportunities.

Requirements

1–3 years of previous commercial underwriting experience in casualty risk is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
Effective negotiation and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated commitment to results-driven performance.
Ability to work within regulations, guidelines, and procedures and make decisions accordingly.
Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions and prepare and maintain complex records and files.
Commitment to quality, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to use agency management systems.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, occasionally overnight.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; self-motivated and able to prioritize and work independently.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills across levels of colleagues and managers.
Ability to promote a team environment and find accommodating solutions for customers, companies, and the agency.
Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures and maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to perform approximately 80% sedentary work, exert up to 10 pounds occasionally and negligible force frequently, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Ability to operate a computer workstation, including a keyboard and video display; requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physical or mental impairment.

Nice To Haves

Insurance-related certifications or designations such as CIC, INS, CPCU, or AU.

Responsibilities

Underwrite risks for assigned producers, teams, or jurisdictions within established guidelines and personal authority.
Review, quote, and bind new submissions and renewal business within company standards and systems.
Meet pre-established premium production objectives by writing profitable business within company standards and systems.
Market First Light products to brokers, prospects, and insureds, including travel to producer or prospect locations.
Participate actively in the underwriting team to meet objectives and identify and resolve teamwork issues.
Document files accurately with account analysis, underwriting, and financial documentation according to established standards.
Build and maintain successful relationships with clients and carriers.
Assist in training new underwriting personnel, including participating in training sessions.
Review activities relating to the public, customers, and companies to help avoid potential errors and omissions.
Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and develop knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned to support essential functions and business needs.