Sr Production Underwriter - Construction

UFG Insurance•St. Louis, MO

2d•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is seeking a Sr. Production Underwriter to join its Mountain Region in a multiline construction opportunity. The role is responsible for attracting and underwriting middle-market construction business, managing accounts effectively, and maintaining strong agency-partner relationships. The underwriter executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans and handles an assigned renewal book in 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 in the St. Louis or Kansas City metropolitan area. Travel is required based on the assigned book of business and territory. General office conditions apply, with remote, in-person, and hybrid options determined by the manager.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial lines underwriting experience 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 and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to manage stakeholders and establish a high degree of trust with internal and external partners.
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 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, within delegated authority and in compliance with regulations.
Assess risks using critical thinking; identify exposures and controls, price risks accordingly, and set appropriate terms and conditions for 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 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 new business, and develop a pipeline of 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 business units.
Collaborate with underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners.
Complete agency reviews, gather information about market opportunities, and provide management with feedback on marketplace, agency, and competitive conditions.
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.