Production Underwriter

UFG Insurance•Phoenix, AZ

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

UFG is looking for a Production Underwriter to join the Mountain Region. In this role, you will make an impact as a multi-line, multi-industry underwriter responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong working relationships with agency partners. This role executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans. The Production Underwriter will handle a renewal book in their territory as assigned.

Requirements

Strong risk evaluation skills and insurance contract knowledge.
Capability to execute current underwriting strategy for assigned territory to make effective underwriting decisions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing work efficiently and effectively.
Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Effective stakeholder management skillset to include ability to establish high degree of trust with internal and external partners.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for detailed accuracy.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
Knowledge of agency force and current market environment.
Driver’s license and acceptable MVR required.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred.
Completion of or working toward AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designation(s) preferred.
1-5 years commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate critical thinking in assessing the risk and identifying exposures and controls.
Price risk commensurate with exposures and controls.
Set appropriate terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio.
Document assigned files with underwriting thought process.
Through effective portfolio management skills, achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business unit strategies.
Achieve production goals within assigned territory.
Responsible for marketing, which includes both in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds.
Prospecting and developing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace, articulating the company’s capabilities in underwriting, risk control, and claims, across all business units at UFG.
Collaborate with Business Unit and Line of Business Underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners to ensure optimal stakeholder management.
Complete agency reviews, capturing appropriate intel around market opportunities.
Provide feedback to management on the current state of the marketplace, agencies, and competition.