Senior Underwriter - Striior (Remote)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions • ,

6h • $96,000 - $142,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our Striior team based in our Naperville, IL on a hybrid schedule or remotely nationwide. Under technical direction and within underwriting authority reviews complex risks to determine acceptance of an application. The Senior Underwriter determines selection or rejection of new and/or renewal business using underwriting rules and guidelines, manual rating rules and insurance laws and regulations. Analyzes quality and quantity of risks written and prepares reports accordingly. Monitors and evaluates results of assigned producers and assigned territory. Recommends and implements action plans for improvement of underwriting results for assigned producers and assigned territory. May act as a coach/mentor to newer or less-experienced underwriters and assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Striior Experience
• Hold a Property & Casualty (P&C) License or be willing to secure one following onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Wood frame Builders Risk expertise is preferred
• CPCU, AINS preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages a profitable book of business by evaluating results and conducting portfolio reviews for assigned territory and individual producers. Develops integrated pictures of factors that affect profitability, growth, retention and recommends, implements, and monitors necessary action plans.
• Has underwriting responsibility for a book of new and renewal business. Examines, identifies, and evaluates exposures by analyzing documentation from various sources, such as the insurance application, internet searches, inspection reports, credit reports, etc. Makes underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned underwriting authority level in partnership with underwriting team. Executes underwriting strategy as determined by management, including portfolio management and self-audits. Implements underwriting decisions in compliance with state laws and company guidelines.
• Develops superior working relationships with producers to successfully promote achievement of mutual operating goals (growth, retention, and profitability) and to supply the appropriate products and services. Determines and executes strategy for account management and agency planning. Works closely with other departments, including claims, actuary and risk control staff in an effort to better service producers and accounts.
• Gathers and analyzes competitor and producer information including producers’ retention, profitability and potential, in support of pricing and appetite. Works with other underwriting staff to determine and make recommendations for marketing, pricing, products and systems.
• Collaborates with team members to manage work inventories and all production activities to provide accurate and timely service in accordance with business unit standards. Processes underwriting decisions. Documents files and reports via automated desktop systems and tools.
• Extensive regional travel is a core component of this role, with a strong emphasis on developing, cultivating, and maintaining meaningful broker relationships throughout the assigned territory
• Monitors agency action plans and participates in account management, agency planning and marketing meetings to best position the business for the future. May participate in industry events and/or committees.
• Provides training and mentoring to less experienced underwriters and/or underwriting assistants.
• Stays abreast of industry, territory and insurance trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior