Underwriter II

BP&C•Omaha, NE

1d•$56,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role performs risk assessments for all available products and assist lower-level underwriters with problem cases. This role is beginning to work with more complex policies and developing expertise. Participates in rate-making meetings and in conversations with product/pricing, field management, marketing, etc. to share their thoughts, input, and observed trends for their region or line of business. Shares more directly observed trends or individual input and advocates what they feel pricing should be. Handles multiple contracts that are increasing in complexity (general personal lines and first-level commercial lines) that they are responsible for understanding and demonstrates an intermediate to proficient level of being able to apply these in their daily responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to work within significant gray areas with multiple different rating mechanisms, coverage options, and evaluation of eligibility. These individual measures that can be adjusted as part of a negotiation are significant in quantity and also overall impact. Monitors performance of agents and are expected to address performance issues or recognize achievements independently with agent, manager involvement is only needed when resolution is not reached. Visits field at least once per year, ideally two to three visits in which interaction with field members and clients is necessary. Works with agents to resolve field processing errors. Presents content to agencies in person or electronically.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Two to four years of experience.
Ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information.
Little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.
Physical presence in company office required.
Individual Contributor role.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Equivalent experience considered in place of collegiate studies.
Some P&C industry and/or Farming or Commercial industry knowledge.
AINS, API certification.
Applicable designation strongly preferred, or progress towards.

Responsibilities

Performs risk assessments for all available products.
Assists lower-level underwriters with problem cases.
Works with more complex policies and develops expertise.
Participates in rate-making meetings and discussions with product/pricing, field management, marketing, etc.
Shares observed trends and individual input, advocating for pricing.
Handles increasing complex contracts (general personal lines and first-level commercial lines).
Works within significant gray areas with multiple rating mechanisms, coverage options, and eligibility evaluations.
Monitors agent performance, addressing issues or recognizing achievements independently.
Visits the field at least once per year for interaction with field members and clients.
Works with agents to resolve field processing errors.
Presents content to agencies in person or electronically.