FM Affiliated Production Underwriter (I, II, III, SR.)

Factory Mutual Insurance Company • New York, NY

40d

About The Position

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles. This exciting opportunity is with FM Affiliated, our “best-in-class” middle market property insurer. FM Affiliated is exploring new ways to expand and tailor coverage to meet our brokers’ and client’s ever-evolving business challenges. Drawing on the full strength of the FM Group, we help our clients choose how to best identify, prioritize and reduce future loss in a way that makes practical and affordable sense. We distribute our property insurance products and engineering solutions exclusively through a network of brokers. We value long-term relationships that provide the realization of greater value by deploying the skills of our highly trained Account Engineers and Production Underwriters. We are open to considering candidates with a variety of experience levels for this role. Both mid-level and senior-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years FM or Property Insurance experience
• Sound working knowledge of our business including a good understanding of risk identification and assessment, property insurance coverage, forms, financial statements and business computer applications.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, time management, analysis, decision-making, problem solving, sales/negotiation/presentation and leadership as well as the ability to establish a network of property producers and industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• In addition, the role works closely with Account Engineers to review renewal and new business opportunities to ensure proper risk identification, selection and assessment in order to ensure the development and growth of a profitable portfolio of business.
• FM Affiliated Production Underwriters primary relationships are with brokers and reinsurers for insurance related issues.
• Responsibilities include meeting specific profit, retention, and production goals.
• Business relationships and a network of contacts must be established and an effective program of calls must be executed to meet an average of 10 external calls a month to ensure high visibility.
• Travel is required for marketing and training including out of state travel.
• New risks must be pre-qualified based on acceptability today and its future potential, this includes a thorough analysis of the broker submission, desired pricing, terms and conditions, financial condition, adequacy of reported values, and loss experience.
• The company’s assets must be protected by adhering to company underwriting standards and procedures, this will include determining the amount subject, net capacity commitment, checking cross liability, management of catastrophe aggregate retentions, negotiating and purchasing reinsurance and establishing commissions in a manner most advantageous to the company.

Benefits

• The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees