Executive Underwriter

Berkley•San Diego, CA

40d•$96,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Preferred Employers Insurance, A Berkley Company specializes in providing workers' compensation insurance to California business owners. The company serves three major client segments: Small Business Owners , Mid-Larger Businesses and Group Association Members ( Programs ). The company's distribution partners (agents & brokers) number 400+ locations throughout the state. Preferred serves 10,000 policyholders and provides medical claims handling and claims management for policyholders as needed to care for injured workers. The company is rated A+ Superior by industry-rating organization, AM Best & Company. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Responsibilities The Supervisor, Sr Underwriter is primarily responsible for risk evaluation including selection and retention of new and existing business in accordance with the company's underwriting philosophy. The Senior Underwriter/Supervisor develops and fosters positive, professional relationships with the company's agency partners, as well as achieves company growth and profitability objectives. The Senior Underwriter/Supervisor is a leader and team player. The Underwriting Supervisor is expected to exhibit a high level of technical expertise, while providing leadership and mentoring to other underwriters. This employee will be expected to be highly productive, supporting company goals and advancing company values. This employee should exercise sound judgment and deliver consistent results.

Requirements

BA/BS degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent
7+ years of experience in California workers' compensation underwriting, or equivalent, small business preferred.
Prior team leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, decision-oriented environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong automation skills including MS Office products, Lotus Notes, desktop faxing etc.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
#Hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Selects new business and evaluates renewal accounts in accordance with company underwriting philosophy, established authority parameters, as well as written/verbal procedures and guidelines.
Supervises 1-2 Production Underwriters and handles a partial book of business as a Sr. Underwriter.
Demonstrates a professional, courteous attitude with agents. Responds quickly and ethically to all requests/issues. Delivers on promises and promises only what can be delivered.
Provides accurate and thorough education to agents about the company's risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines.
Monitors performance criteria, including premium and unit count goals, mix of business, written-to-quoted ratio, and declination ratio of assigned agencies and territory.
Achieves company growth objectives by recognizing sales opportunities, soliciting desirable business, and diligent follow-up on quoted business.
Monitor claims trends and adjust underwriting guidelines accordingly.
Travels to agencies providing field underwriting and quoting as needed.
Reviews claims activity, loss control surveys, and inspection reports for existing policies, handling as required.
Resolves policy audit issues.
Determines the appropriate course of action for policy changes, delegating to underwriting and/or processing assistants for handling.
Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training to other staff members.
Reviews/approves account referrals from junior underwriters.
Handles special departmental projects as needed.