Express Account Underwriter

Builders Mutual • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Builders Mutual, we believe in the power of a team to get the job done right. Our team, does their best work each day, creating a one-stop resource for all commercial insurance solutions and construction safety resources, leading to powerful results. Our cultural elements of teamwork, inclusion, expertise, and community aren't just words on a page—it's integral to who we are, how we work, and what sets us apart. We live out our values every day, striving to serve better and achieve more.

The OPPORTUNITY
Come leverage your industry expertise and join our growing team in this Express Account Underwriter (EAU) opportunity. The EAU will manage an assigned book of business, containing workers compensation, commercial package, business auto and umbrella lines of business for construction industry clients. The EAU will be fully trained and proficient in underwriting and screening new business submissions, renewals and endorsements for acceptability and applying appropriate terms and conditions.

The EAU will be assigned a specific territory and will concentrate on express account business within this designated territory to drive results including new business, loss ratio and customer service goals. The EAU will collaborate with their underwriters and territory managers for territory success.

The success of our company is rooted in teamwork, the way we care about the people we work with and serve. This hybrid role will work in our Raleigh office a minimum of two days with the flexibility of working from home three days a week.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree with 2 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills – Internal and External.
• Understands the fundamentals of insurance.
• Strong PC (MS Office, Outlook) skills; knowledge of policy processing systems and imaging systems.
• AU Completed along with starting CBIA and CISR or CRIS.

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions and make final risk acceptability and pricing decisions within designated authority. For risks outside of authority the underwriter will analyze the risk and make appropriate recommendations to management.
• Review endorsement requests and make final decision on acceptability, terms & conditions and communicate to Agency Service Representatives (ASR) and agents accordingly.
• Review renewals and make final decision on acceptability, terms & conditions and communicate to ASR and agents accordingly.
• Order and screen miscellaneous reports needed in rating and underwriting processes, such as MVR’s, Experian Reports, Loss Control Reports, etc.
• Provide customer service support to our agents, handling various inquires and requests with some level of complexity.
• Actively participate and drive territory goals.
• Assist in training of other EAUs.
• Conduct IT testing as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a performance bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits that support your wellbeing today and your future tomorrow
• 19 days of PTO to start, plus your birthday off and 11 additional paid holidays
• 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development through Builders University
• Everyday Wins recognition with swag and extra time off
• 8 paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) hours to give back

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level