Sr Production Underwriter - Construction
About The Position
UFG is seeking a Sr. Production Underwriter to join its Western Region in a multiline construction role. The position attracts and underwrites middle-market construction business, manages accounts, and develops 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 supports resolution of escalated issues and mentors and coaches team members. The opportunity is fully remote; the ideal candidate resides in Central or Northern California. Travel is required according to the assigned book of business and territory. Work may involve remote, in-person, and hybrid arrangements as determined by the manager.
Requirements
- 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 build trust and manage stakeholders, both internal and external.
- 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.
- Strong sales skills and a proven track record of growing a profitable book of business.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree.
- Completion of, or progress toward, AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations.
- Five or more years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
- Residence in Central or Northern California.
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, exposures, and controls; price risks accordingly and set appropriate terms and conditions to support a profitable portfolio.
- Document underwriting rationale in assigned files.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and assist team members with complex risks.
- Manage the portfolio to achieve profit and premium plans for assigned 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 new business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.
- Represent UFG in the marketplace and explain the company’s underwriting, risk control, and claims capabilities across business units.
- Collaborate with underwriting, sales and distribution, underwriting support, risk control, legal, claims, and other internal partners.
- Complete agency reviews, capture information about market opportunities, and provide management with feedback on the marketplace, agencies, and competition.
- 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.
Benefits
- Annual incentive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Generous time-off program
- Programs supporting employee well-being and financial security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
