Sr Underwriting Center Underwriter

UFG Insurance•,

3d•$71,598 - $94,396

About The Position

UFG is hiring a Sr. Underwriting Center Underwriter to underwrite Middle Market and Construction renewal business and manage accounts while building strong relationships with agency partners. The role provides technical underwriting expertise through timely, streamlined processes to serve agents and policyholders. It primarily underwrites renewals and services accounts for UFG’s Middle Market and Construction business. The underwriter also assists with escalated issues and mentors and coaches team members. The position works in a general office environment, with remote, in-office, and hybrid options determined by the manager. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Advanced risk evaluation skills and knowledge of insurance contracts.
Ability to comprehend and identify coverage forms and determine appropriate forms.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work.
Ability to execute underwriting strategy for an assigned territory and make effective underwriting decisions.
Ability to establish trust with internal and external customers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Knowledge of the agency force and current market environment.
Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and train.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree.
Completion of or progress toward an AU, CIC, or CPCU designation.
Three years of commercial lines insurance underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure to loss.
Document assigned files with the underwriting thought process.
Classify and price risks in line with exposures and controls.
Identify and execute opportunities to upsell and cross-sell UFG coverages and products.
Provide timely service to agency partners, including policy endorsements and responses to agent inquiries.
Collaborate with business units, lines of business, field underwriting, underwriting support, sales and distribution, risk control, legal, claims, and other internal partners.
Review and analyze the portfolio to support progress toward key business objectives.
Conduct training and provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to team members.
Act as liaison for the Underwriting Center territory and engage with internal and external partners.
Assist with the resolution of escalated issues.