Sr Production Underwriter - Middle Market

UFG Insurance•San Diego, CA

5d•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is hiring a Senior Production Underwriter for its Western Region. This multi-line, multi-industry role is responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, managing accounts, building strong agency relationships, and executing underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans. The position handles an assigned renewal book and territory, helps resolve escalated issues, and mentors and coaches team members. The position is fully remote, with the ideal candidate residing in Southern California. Travel is required based on the assigned book of business and territory. The role involves general office conditions and may include remote, in-person, or hybrid work options as determined by the manager. A valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record are required. The base salary range is $135,000–$185,000 annually. UFG also offers annual incentive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Requirements

At least 5 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.
Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and train.
Ability to prioritize and complete work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to establish trust and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 agency forces and the current market environment.
Excellent sales skills and a proven record of growing a profitable book of business.
Driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred.
Completion of or progress toward AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations preferred.
Five or more years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
Assess risks, identify exposures and controls, price risks appropriately, and set terms and conditions to support a profitable portfolio.
Document underwriting rationale in assigned files.
Serve as a subject matter expert for team members handling 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 and develop a pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace, communicating 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.
Complete agency reviews, gather intelligence about market opportunities, and provide management with feedback on market conditions, agencies, and competitors.
Mentor, train, and guide team members; answer questions and help resolve escalated issues.
Represent the field underwriter perspective in corporate initiatives and projects.
Support and participate in the deployment of technical underwriting training and content.