Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Specialist, Environmental (Retail)
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state. Knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriate utilization of forms and exclusions. Assist with resolving premium audit disputes within assigned agents/brokers. Able to provide coaching to others.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5+ years current environmental and energy underwriting experience for the following products (GL, Contractor’s Pollution, Site Pollution, Professional, supported and unsupported excess)
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrated marketing and relationship building skills.
- Technologically fluent; proficient in Word, Outlook, & Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.
- US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Four year college degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Able to create tactical sales plans; track results and execute necessary corrective action.
- Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards
- Meets or exceeds new business and renewal underwriting production goals while maintaining quality of business. Able to find different approaches towards risks to maximize profitability and increase renewal retention rates. Manages assigned underwriting territory, including management of agents and travel to agent offices.
- Provides excellent customer service. Able to capture new business opportunities and effectively cross selling. Consults, as needed, with agents/brokers to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain underwriting guidelines.
- Reviews complex policies to verify acceptability based upon company underwriting guidelines and granted underwriting authority. Prices and quote accounts within company guidelines. Determines whether to accept, modify, or decline risks
Benefits
- competitive benefit programs
- multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
- optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with employer match contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- PTO
- corporate holidays
- floating holidays
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
