Territory Underwriter Specialist

Sentry Insurance Agency • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

As a Territory Underwriter Specialist, you’ll market & underwrite Sentry’s products & services to select Commercial Lines independent agents & brokers in a defined territory. We are currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated and results driven individual to fulfill a highly skilled position as a Territory Underwriter Specialist supporting our Irvine Regional office. You will manage and coordinate the sales and placement of middle market business in a wide variety of classes and lines of business. What You'll Do The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. The ideal candidate will reside in the Greater Orange County territory and will work with the Irvine Regional Office. In addition, you’ll: Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries
• Knowledge of the Southern California marketplace, and preferably existing or past relationships with larger independent agents
• Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
• Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• Strong business and pipeline development skills
• Ability to meet travel requirements as you’ll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings
• Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record

Responsibilities

• Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
• Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
• Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels
• Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions

Benefits

• Company car with gas card.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

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