Senior Underwriter, Programs

CRC Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Senior Underwriter, Programs is responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, approving policy changes, maintaining workload, and controlling written business up to and including the time of binding, all in accordance with Company guidelines and established internal and external procedures. This role also involves providing leadership to a production/underwriting team and delivering high-quality professional service to Agents and Companies. CRC Group is committed to supporting the well-being of its teammates across physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional aspects, offering a best-in-class benefits program. As a leader in specialty wholesale insurance, CRC Group fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The company offers opportunities for career advancement through learning and leadership development programs, values new ideas, and promotes a supportive team environment. CRC Group seeks passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, valuing integrity and driven to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
Five years of experience as an active Underwriter or seven years of experience in the insurance industry
Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance as necessary
Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated
Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software
Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies
Leadership and team playing skills
Exercise discretion in making decisions
Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
Good written and verbal skills
Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business
Ability to work extended hours when necessary

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by Management.
Underwrite new and renewal business.
Supervise of team(s) ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
Market all program products and services to clients.
Communicate properly and timely with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business.
Approve and disapprove endorsement requests according to internal and Company guidelines.
Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately.
Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions.
Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external.
Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.