Sr. Inland Marine Underwriter

CopperPoint Insurance Companies•Seattle, WA

1d•$95,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter. In this role, you will support both short- and long-term business strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives through sound underwriting practices and effective agency marketing within your assigned territory. You will collaborate closely with business development representatives to drive profitable growth, leveraging a high level of technical expertise to make informed decisions. Additionally, you will provide training, coaching, and development to less experienced underwriters, helping to strengthen the overall underwriting team.

Requirements

BS/BA college degree resulting in the knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance or marketing.
Minimum of 7 years of commercial insurance experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certificates are considered a plus: General Insurance program (INS) Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)

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 relations.
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 others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
Responsible for training and mentoring less experienced underwriting team members.
Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration.

Benefits

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Plan).
Employees will accrue 0.0846 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 22 days a year.
In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, vision and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and other education benefits and business casual dress.

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