Commercial Underwriting Associate
About The Position
The Commercial Underwriting Associate prepares and approves renewals for accounts within their authority, with an emphasis on long-term profitability, retention, and meeting branch and company pricing goals. The role evaluates account risk and renewal eligibility under established underwriting guidelines, develops relationships with agents through customer service, and handles specified endorsements, reinstatements, cancellations, and billing inquiries. The associate also supports branch departments with reports, driver reviews, and monthly projects, while collaborating with experienced underwriters and territory management team members to learn the company’s and branch’s 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 and 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 in a team setting and independently.
- Must reside in Oklahoma or Kansas.
- Occasional travel is required; 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 for accounts within authority, focusing on long-term profitability, retention, and branch and company pricing goals.
- Evaluate each account’s risk profile and assess renewal eligibility using established underwriting guidelines.
- Build 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.
- Support branch departments by ordering and analyzing reports, reviewing drivers, and completing monthly projects.
- Collaborate with experienced underwriters and territory management team members to develop understanding of 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
