Sr. Underwriter II - Large Accounts

CopperPoint Insurance Companies•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Underwriter II - Large Accounts. This role supports the achievement of short- and long-term business strategies by driving profitable growth through sound underwriting practices and effective agency marketing within an assigned territory. Partnering closely with Business Development, the Sr. Underwriter II applies advanced technical underwriting expertise to manage a larger book of business and more complex commercial accounts while building strong agency relationships. This position also serves as a mentor and technical resource, providing training, coaching, and development to less experienced team members to support underwriting excellence.

Requirements

BS/BA college degree resulting in the knowledge and skill levels acquired through undergraduate level studies especially in the areas of business administration, finance or marketing.
Minimum of 10 years of commercial insurance experience.
Advanced knowledge and/or experience with commercial lines underwriting.
Strong sales and marketing skills are required which includes the ability to qualify opportunities and close deals.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

General Insurance program (INS)
Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)

Responsibilities

Analyzes commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls.
Adheres to individual authority levels.
Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Must balance effective pricing and risk selection that produces profit and growth while maintaining successful producer relations.
Communicates with agency personnel on underwriting issues including declinations, cancellations, exposure concerns and loss control survey results.
Present new and renewal proposals to agency personnel.
Maintains the highest level of customer service internally and externally.
Meets with agency personnel on a regular basis to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
In collaboration with their business development representative must be able to hold the agency accountable for flow, hit ratio, new business and retention goals.
Serves as a resource to other in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Handles advanced level of reviews.
Educating the agency staff on company products, services and underwriting philosophy.
Establishes positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Collaborates with their marketing representative on agency production goals.