Sr. Underwriter I

CopperPoint Insurance Companies•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter in Dallas, Texas or Phoenix, AZ. This senior-level underwriting role supports key business strategies by driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic agency partnerships. With a high level of technical expertise, the Senior Underwriter also mentors and develops less experienced underwriters while collaborating with business development to achieve long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
The knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate studies especially in the areas of business administration & finance.
5+ years of commercial insurance experience required in addition to Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes required.
Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
Strong sales and marketing skills which requires the ability to qualify opportunities and close deals.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Analyzes commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
Adheres to individual authority levels.
Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relationships.
Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
Serves as a resource to other in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
May also act as subject matter expert for referrals and internal training.
Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Collaborates with their marketing representative on agency production goals.