Production Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter

Berkley•San Diego, CA

12d•$60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Preferred Employers Insurance is entering an exciting chapter of growth, and underwriting talent will be at the forefront of our journey into the new year. We are seeking experienced Production Underwriters and Senior Underwriters to join our team. These are high-impact roles designed for professionals who thrive on building relationships, driving results, and shaping the future of our underwriting success. As a Production Underwriter / Senior Underwriter , you will play a critical role in evaluating risk, fostering broker relationships, driving premium growth, and ensuring underwriting profitability. You’ll collaborate closely with Field Sales Managers and agency partners to deliver exceptional results and promote our products and services.

Requirements

BA/BS degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in California workers’ compensation underwriting (small business preferred).
Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, decision-oriented environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with MS Office and other automation tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

Risk Evaluation: Select, retain, and price new and renewal business in line with company philosophy and guidelines.
Broker Relationships: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with agency partners to promote company offerings.
Premium Growth: Partner with Field Sales Managers to manage broker plans, generate submissions, and achieve quote/bind targets.
Underwriting Profit: Support profitability objectives by meeting pricing and commission targets.
Account Management: Review claims activity, loss control surveys, and inspection reports; resolve policy audit issues; manage policy changes.
Agent Support: Provide education on risk selection philosophy and pricing guidelines; respond promptly and ethically to agent requests.
Field Presence: Travel (in-person and virtual) to agencies for underwriting, quoting, and promotional activities.