Specialty Underwriter - Staffing Program

Berkley • High Point, NC

6d

About The Position

With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers' compensation industry, Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best. Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide, Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers' compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results. All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers.
Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P. For further information about Key Risk please visit www.KeyRisk.com The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Underwriter to join our Specialty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the division's profit plan through proper risk selection, agency/broker management, and communication of Key Risk's value proposition.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree
• 3 - 5 years of workers compensation underwriting experience with the full array of industrial classes, deductibles and dividend plans as well as an understanding of loss development and the ability to objectively assess workplace hazards, hazard controls and employer financials
• 3-5 years of marketing experience working with independent agents and/or wholesale brokers
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Ability to remain positive and calm in times of stress
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed

Nice To Haves

• CPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferred
• Temporary staffing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Underwrite temporary staffing accounts within established underwriting authority
• Manage a book of business totaling a minimum of $10,000,000
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned brokers and agents
• Achieves/exceeds planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goals
• Takes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetite
• Comply with insurance filings and regulatory requirements
• Establishes a knowledge base of broker needs, staff, and contracted insurers
• Participates effectively in new and renewal team sales activities to obtain and retain profitable businessContributes to agency evaluations, goal setting and development plans

What This Job Offers

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