Production Underwriter

Berkley•Nashville, TN

14d

About The Position

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Production Underwriter with established relationships to join our team. T he successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of the team’s profit plan through proper risk selection, agency management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition. Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

BA/BS Degree
3+ years of workers compensation underwriting and/or sales experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans.
Understands loss development and can objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong book management skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
Superior customer service skills

Nice To Haves

CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred

Responsibilities

Underwrite accounts over $25,000 within established underwriting authority
Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000
Develops and maintains relationships with 10-20 retail agencies or wholesalers
Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including President’s Club producers
Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and new business goals
Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
Researches new market niches, serves as an industry lead, and participates in special projects
Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurers
Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations
Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and client meetings to obtain and retain profitable business