Sr Production Underwriter - Middle Market

UFG Insurance•Roseville, MN

8h•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is seeking a Sr Production Underwriter for its Great Lakes Region. This multi-line, multi-industry role is responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, managing accounts, and fostering strong relationships with agency partners. The underwriter executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans and handles an assigned renewal book within their territory. The role also helps resolve escalated issues and mentors and coaches team members. The position offers a fully remote opportunity, with the ideal candidate residing in Minnesota. 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 options are determined by the manager. The base salary range is $135,000–$185,000 annually. UFG Insurance also offers annual incentive compensation, insurance coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, a generous time-off program, and programs supporting employee well-being and financial security.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
Advanced risk evaluation skills and knowledge of insurance contracts.
Ability to apply current underwriting strategy to the assigned territory and make effective underwriting decisions.
Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and train.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to establish trust and manage relationships with 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 proven record of growing a profitable book of business.
Driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred.
Completion of or progress toward AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations 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 risk appropriately, and set terms and conditions that support a profitable portfolio.
Document underwriting analysis and thought processes in assigned files.
Serve as a subject matter expert to 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 the business through in-person and virtual sales calls with agencies and insureds.
Prospect and develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace by communicating the company's underwriting, risk control, and claims capabilities across its business units.
Collaborate with underwriting, sales and distribution, underwriting support, risk control, legal, claims, and other internal partners to manage stakeholders effectively.
Complete agency reviews, gather intelligence 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 deploying technical underwriting training and content.