Underwriter II

Strickland Insurance Group • Glastonbury, CT

16h

About The Position

As an Underwriter II with Atlantic Casualty, you would underwrite new and renewal general liability, property, and package accounts profitably.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree from an accredited institution is strongly desired
• Minimum of 5-year E&S Company P&C underwriting or general agency P&C underwriting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as underwriting manuals, emails, faxes and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence in the English language using correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Skill and ability to use and operate a computer, fax machine, phone system and copier.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Must have a working knowledge of general liability, property and package underwriting, and be familiar with endorsements, including pro-rata and short-rate computations.
• Working knowledge of most Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, oral and written, are also a must.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written or diagram form.
• Reasoning; dealing with problems involving a few variables in standard situations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designations such as CPCU, ASLI, AU or CIC are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for renewal premium in the region of assigned group of General Agents.
• Responsible for underwriting and pricing new and referred renewal accounts.
• Assist CRO and Underwriting Supervisor on special projects as requested.
• Assist in the coverage or classification reviews or workflow changes as requested.
• Responsible for General Agents and is the point of contact for that agency for renewal business.
• Responsible for monitoring production; hit ratios, renewal retention ratios and other production and quality measures.
• Gathers market data for new markets, products, and or segments and works with the Chief Risk Officer to identify new production opportunities and track competitor activity.
• Gathers and reports information through visit reports, team briefings and market updates for the ACIC’s underwriting personnel.
• Mentors less experienced ACIC underwriters on workflow, processing and rating, market conditions, competitors, relationship management, etc.
• Meets all file documentation standards, complies with underwriting and authority level standards, and passes all audits (both internal and external).
• Responsible for conducting regular and periodic underwriting self-review.
• Works with the CRO to establish and attain General Agency Marketing Plans and assist in agency development.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision plans (HSA & PPO options)
• 401(k) with company match + financial advisor access
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Counseling and mental wellness support
• Flexible work and in-office schedules

What This Job Offers

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