Middle Market Underwriting Specialist

Sentry Insurance • Irvine, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Applies Underwriting policy, philosophy and procedures to evaluate the acceptability of submitted business. Based on qualifications and experience, this position can be filled at either an Underwriting Specialist or Senior Underwriting Specialist level.

In this role, you will: Work closely with agency partners and internal sales partners to obtain information needed to properly underwrite, price, and program individual policies/accounts. Through the use of manuals, established procedures, and information collected works on the more complex underwriting assignments. Refer business outside of authority limit. Responsible for underwriting of the more complex, larger accounts. Evaluate established procedures for effectiveness and recommends change. Work closely with other business products functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met. These units include rating, general services, audit, safety sciences, customer accounting and customer service. Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace, and emerging industry issues. Train other underwriters, give presentations and conduct training on underwriting procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Previous insurance underwriting experience
• middle market underwriting experience in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries is preferred
• Completion or in the process of taking insurance courses such as IIA and CPCU preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific product line insurance concepts and terminology
• Comprehensive knowledge of reinsurance procedures
• Effective analytical, human relations, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with agency partners and internal sales partners to obtain information needed to properly underwrite, price, and program individual policies/accounts.
• Through the use of manuals, established procedures, and information collected works on the more complex underwriting assignments.
• Refer business outside of authority limit.
• Responsible for underwriting of the more complex, larger accounts.
• Evaluate established procedures for effectiveness and recommends change.
• Work closely with other business products functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the insurance marketplace, and emerging industry issues.
• Train other underwriters, give presentations and conduct training on underwriting procedures.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan
• Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree