Senior Production Underwriter

Berkley•High Point, NC

About The Position

Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experience underwriter with established relationships to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the regions’ profit plan through proper risk selection, agency management, and communication of Key Risk’s value proposition.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree
5+ years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
Three to five years of marketing experience working with independent agents
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong managerial 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
Excellent vendor management 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 10-15 agencies
Responsible for a moderate number of agencies including partners with Advantage and/or Premier status within our Key Alliance agency structure
Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
Complies with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
Research new market niches, serve as an industry lead, and participate in special projects
Establishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurer
Performs agency evaluations and establishes agency goals within required time frames and expectations
Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities and Client Service Management (CSM) meetings to obtain and retain profitable business