Sr Production Underwriter - Middle Market

UFG Insurance•Nashville, TN

11h•$135,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

UFG is hiring a Sr Production Underwriter for its Middle Market team in the Southeast Region. The role is a multi-line, multi-industry underwriting position responsible for attracting and underwriting middle-market business, managing accounts, and building 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 position also supports resolution of escalated issues and mentors and coaches team members. This is a fully remote opportunity, with the ideal candidate residing in Florida or Tennessee. Travel is required according to the assigned book of business and territory. Working conditions may include remote, in-person, or hybrid arrangements as determined by the manager.

Requirements

Five or more years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
Advanced risk evaluation skills and knowledge of insurance contracts.
Ability to execute 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 and effectively.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to establish trust with internal and external partners and manage stakeholders effectively.
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.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.
Travel required according to assigned book of business and territory.

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, and price risk appropriately.
Set suitable terms and conditions to deliver a profitable portfolio.
Document underwriting reasoning in assigned files.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource 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 and develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
Represent UFG in the marketplace and communicate 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, capture 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.