Sr Production Underwriter - Construction

UFG Insurance•Nashville, TN

4d•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is seeking a Senior Production Underwriter to join its Southeast Region in a multiline construction opportunity. The role attracts and underwrites middle-market business, manages accounts, and builds strong working relationships with agency partners. The underwriter executes underwriting strategy to meet 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. This is a remote opportunity. The ideal candidate will reside within or near Nashville, Atlanta, or the broader Southeast region. Travel is required based on the assigned book of business and territory. General office conditions apply; remote, in-person, and hybrid options are determined by the manager. A driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
Advanced risk evaluation skills and knowledge of insurance contracts.
Ability to execute current underwriting strategy for the assigned territory and make effective underwriting decisions.
Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and train.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and complete work efficiently.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to establish trusted relationships and manage stakeholders effectively.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detailed 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 track record of growing a profitable book of business.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree.
Completion of or progress toward AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations.

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 and identify exposures and controls; price risks appropriately and set terms and conditions to support a profitable portfolio.
Document assigned files, including the underwriting rationale.
Serve as a subject matter expert for team members handling complex risks.
Manage the portfolio effectively 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 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, the Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners.
Complete agency reviews, gather intelligence on 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 delivering technical underwriting training and content.