Commercial Underwriting Associate
About The Position
The Commercial Underwriting Associate prepares and approves renewals within their authority limit, focusing on long-term profitability, retention, and branch and company pricing goals. The role evaluates account risk profiles and renewal eligibility under established underwriting guidelines, builds agent relationships through customer service, and reviews and approves qualifying endorsements, reinstatements, and cancellations. The associate also underwrites and provides endorsement quotes, assists agents with billing inquiries, and supports branch departments through reporting, driver reviews, and monthly projects. The position collaborates with experienced underwriters and territory management team members to develop knowledge of company and branch risk appetite, underwriting resources, and systems. Candidates must reside in Oklahoma or Kansas; the Wichita metro area is preferred. Occasional travel is required. A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report under company standards are required if driving.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- One year of insurance industry experience or related experience; a bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of this experience requirement.
- Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
- Good personal computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products.
- General knowledge of insurance terminology.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
- Candidates must reside in Oklahoma or Kansas.
- Occasional travel; a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards are required if driving.
Nice To Haves
- Residence in the Wichita metro area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and approve renewals within authority limits, focusing on long-term profitability, retention, and branch and company pricing goals.
- Evaluate account risk profiles and assess renewal eligibility based on established underwriting guidelines.
- Develop relationships with agents and provide excellent customer service to promote renewal retention.
- Review and approve endorsements that meet specified requirements and fall within authority.
- Underwrite and provide endorsement quotes to agents.
- Review and approve reinstatements and cancellations.
- Assist agents with policy billing inquiries.
- Perform support duties for branch departments, including ordering and analyzing reports, reviewing drivers, and completing monthly projects.
- Collaborate with experienced underwriters and territory management team members to learn the company and branch risk appetite, underwriting resources, and systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
