Territory Underwriter Specialist
Sentry Insurance•San Jose, CA
•Remote
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. You will manage and coordinate the sales and placement of middle market business in a wide variety of classes and lines of business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience, with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred
- Knowledge of the Northern California marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan
- Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Health and Wellness benefits
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
