Sr Production Underwriter - Middle Market

UFG Insurance•St. Louis, MO

2d•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is hiring a Senior Production Underwriter for the Midwest Region. This multi-line, multi-industry underwriting role is responsible for attracting and underwriting middle-market business, managing accounts, and building strong relationships with agency partners. The role executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans and handles an assigned renewal book in its territory. It also helps resolve escalated issues and mentors and coaches team members. The position is fully remote, with the ideal candidate residing in the St. Louis or Kansas City metropolitan area. Travel is required according to the assigned book of business and territory. The work may involve general office conditions, and remote, in-person, or hybrid arrangements may be determined by the manager. The stated annual base salary range is $135,000–$185,000. Individual pay is determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography, and market data. The total rewards package includes annual incentive compensation, insurance coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, and programs supporting employee well-being and financial security.

Requirements

At least five years of commercial lines underwriting experience is preferred.
Advanced risk evaluation skills and knowledge of insurance contracts.
Ability to execute underwriting strategy for an assigned territory and make effective underwriting decisions.
Ability to mentor, coach, and train team members.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and completing work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to build trust and manage stakeholders, including internal and external partners.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
Advanced knowledge of the agency force and current market environment.
Excellent sales skills and a demonstrated record of growing a profitable book of business.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.
A four-year college degree is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of or progress toward AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations is preferred.
Five or more years of commercial lines underwriting experience is preferred.
Residence in the St. Louis or Kansas City metropolitan area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, within delegated authority and in compliance with regulations.
Assess risks, identify exposures and controls, and apply critical thinking.
Price risks in proportion to their exposures and controls.
Set appropriate terms and conditions to support a profitable portfolio.
Document assigned files, including the underwriting thought process.
Serve as a subject matter expert and assist team members with complex risks.
Manage the portfolio to achieve profit and premium plans for prescribed business-unit strategies.
Achieve production goals within the assigned territory.
Market to agencies and insureds through in-person and virtual sales calls.
Prospect for and develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace and explain the company’s underwriting, risk control, and claims capabilities across business units.
Collaborate with underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners.
Conduct agency reviews, gather information about market opportunities, and provide management with feedback on the marketplace, agencies, and competition.
Mentor and train team members, answer questions, resolve escalated issues, and provide guidance.
Represent the field underwriter perspective in corporate initiatives and projects.
Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training and content.