Sr. Underwriter

Amwins • Portsmouth, NH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This individual will support the MountainGuard Program. MountainGuard has weathered every change in the ski industry, from rope tows to high-speed quads, short skis to safety bindings, and emerged as the largest writer of ski resort insurance in North America. Our commitment to evolving with the industry is as unshakeable as the mountaintop. As the ski industry developed, we embraced the challenge, becoming an unrivaled insurance leader and your partner for success. Where innovation meets protection, MountainGuard is the summit of ski industry evolution.
Experience - Specializing exclusively in insuring the ski industry since 1962
Strength - Largest writer of ski insurance, backed by an “A” Rated, admitted carrier
Stability - Over 60 years of uninterrupted service, with the same insurance carrier partner
Commitment - Proud supporter of the NSAA, SAM, state and regional associations, and various ski industry groups
Remote or hybrid role (if located in a city with an Amwins office). The home office is based in Portsmouth, NH.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent designation completed or in process with goal to complete.
• 5-8+ years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience.
• Prior experience underwriting program business, heavy auto and/or property a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal volume
• Ability to work with limited supervision and strong customer service commitment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Insurance curriculum classes are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience underwriting program business, heavy auto and/or property a plus.
• Insurance curriculum classes are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites new and renewal program business for acceptability based on guidelines established by company and Amwins Program Underwriters: reviews applications, coverages, classifications, exposures, financial condition, loss information, and engineering reports; discusses pricing with producer, broker or agent; quotes accounts within authority;
• Works with rating department to achieve pricing, terms and conditions
• Completes Account Summary detailing hazards, controls, coverages, terms, pricing and thought process for each account
• Submits accounts above authority to underwriting manager and/or company
• Sends out proposals
• Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers; serves as interface between carrier and agents/brokers;
• Initiates new business development efforts with assigned agents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior