Garage Binding Production Underwrier

The Jonus Group•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Account Executive to join a team as a Senior-level Transportation/Garage Underwriter. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting, managing, and growing a profitable portfolio of transportation business. You will work closely with brokers to identify new business opportunities, retain high-quality accounts, and deliver exceptional underwriting results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
5-7+ years of transportation underwriting experience.
Proven ability to manage a book of business and achieve profitability objectives.
Strong broker relationship management and business development skills.
Experience evaluating complex transportation risk exposures.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Underwrite and manage a large transportation insurance portfolio, balancing growth, profitability, and retention objectives.
Evaluate and price new and renewal transportation risks in accordance with underwriting guidelines and carrier appetite.
Analyze submissions, loss experience, financials, operational exposures, and risk characteristics to make sound underwriting decisions.
Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve profitability and premium growth.
Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and coverage structures on new and renewal accounts.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail broker partners.
Serve as a trusted underwriting resource for brokers and key clients.
Collaborate with brokers to identify new business opportunities and implement growth strategies.
Respond to underwriting inquiries and resolve escalated account issues in a timely and professional manner.
Participate in broker meetings, marketing initiatives, and industry events to strengthen market presence.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue profitable new business opportunities within the transportation marketplace.
Collaborate with leadership on production goals and business development initiatives.
Support strategic growth efforts through proactive agency management and pipeline development.
Review and assess new business submissions for profitability, risk quality, and fit within program appetite.
Serve as a senior underwriting resource for team members.
Mentor and support junior underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with underwriting, operations, claims, and leadership teams to deliver consistent client and broker experiences.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and underwriting effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, carrier requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate account documentation and underwriting records.
Monitor production, renewal retention, and portfolio trends to support business planning efforts.
Utilize underwriting technology platforms and data analytics to support portfolio management decisions.