Senior Underwriter - Medical Professional Liability

ProAssurance Corporation•Louisiana, MO

50d•Remote

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies! Our mission is powerful and simple: We protect others. Choosing a place to apply your talents is an important decision for anyone. You have plenty of options. Why choose ProAssurance? At ProAssurance, we sell a pledge, and that pledge is delivered by our team members. We are seeking individuals who value integrity, leadership, relationships, and enthusiasm-and want to build their career with a great company where they can be their authentic self and feel valued, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. ProAssurance specializes in healthcare professional liability, products liability for medical technology and life sciences, legal professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. We are an industry-leading specialty insurer, with job opportunities in much of the contiguous United States. This position supports our medical professional liability line of business. Position is based in the Central time zone in order to meet the needs of the business and we can accommodate a fully remote work arrangement depending upon location of the selected candidate. The primary responsibility of the Senior Standard Underwriter is to support the MPL underwriting strategy by underwriting and selecting new business that will produce an underwriting profit. This position is responsible for reviewing submissions and identifying exposure and risk and determining accurate classifications and rates and may answer questions concerning a policy status or billing for policies. Under the guidance of the Supervisor/Director, they may analyze applications and screen applicants based on certain criteria and ensure that policy transactions such as renewals or quotes are issued, and changes are recorded correctly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in risk management or insurance, or another business field. Eight years insurance experience required in lieu of degree.
Seven years medical professional liability underwriting experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in underwriting skills through achieving targeted financial and operational results.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within underwriting authority.
Proven ability to establish effective internal and external relationships.
Ability to attend insurance and industry/business functions to promote and present a positive image of the Company.
Critical thinking/problem solving skills required.
Understanding of insurance and medical terminology, and insurance and underwriting principles required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Effective cross-organizational team player.
Self-motivated and able to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Completion or progress towards an insurance or professional liability designation (e.g., RPLU, CPCU, AINS) desired.
Resident P&C insurance agents license may be required (can be obtained within one year from employment start date).

Responsibilities

Perform underwriting functions in accordance with established customer service standards. Create new business and review renewal business indications or quotes as requested by insured or agent. Perform underwriting duties in accordance with established guidelines. Perform duties within the framework of the rules, rates, and coverage forms filed and approved by law in the state of responsibility. Determine whether to write risk and whether any surcharges, discounts, or credits are applicable to coverage.
Interaction with agents/brokers to foster good relationships, identify prospects, and other opportunities for business development.
Work with Underwriting Techs to foster efficient and accurate service to our agents and insureds.
Review with underwriting technician risk profile and loss history information and take necessary steps to ensure that each renewal is appropriately classified and priced. Discuss issues with Claims Department as needed.
Approve underwriting transactions and bind coverage within authority; provide analysis and file documentation to support decisions.
Attend Board/Department meetings. Prepare underwriting reports and reviews as requested by management.
Request Risk Management referrals as indicated.
Some overnight travel required for meetings with agents/brokers or insureds, and to national trade shows or conferences.
Supervise the underwriting process when Management is unavailable.
Perform special projects and lead initiatives as directed by management.