Territory Underwriting Specialist
About The Position
This role markets Commercial Lines products, builds agency partnerships, leads underwriting for new/complex business, manages growth and profitability, and maintains market visibility. The preferred candidate for this position will reside in the Jackson, MS - Mobile, AL - Birmingham, AL triangle with travel required in and around that territory. The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. 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 related work experience
- Multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
- Strong business and pipeline development skills
- Ability to meet travel requirements
- Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred
- Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
- Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
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
- Prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office
- Meeting with insureds during safety inspections
- Participating in mid-year claims review meetings
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
