Underwriter III

BP&C • Albany, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This role reviews and underwrites large books of business, diverse accounts, and evaluates complex risk scenarios or situations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Participants in rate-making meetings and frequently brings regional specific items that are noteworthy to the group for vetting. Evaluates and assesses each component of a book of business and understanding the impact each risk has. Evaluates requests for appeals, and departmental audits. Presents presentations/webinars for other underwriters, marketing and agency groups. Coordinates with Manager, marketing, field staff, or appropriate liaison if previous attempts to correct agent performance have gone unaddressed or have not been received well by agent. Educates, coaches and trains agents on underwriting procedures, philosophy and new products. Provides support for the agents and field management as an educator and coach regarding how to develop a profitable book of business. Assists agents and field management on changes in guidelines and processes via teleconferences and webinars as well as in-person presentations. Leads and coordinates smaller independent projects outside of normal job duties which frequently involve working with others in within and outside of the department and be able to accomplish independently.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Four to six years of experience.
• The position requires ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information.
• A person in this position performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures, and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.
• The position requires physical presence in company office on part-time or full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s 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 preferred.
• AALU, AU, AINS certification.
• Applicable designation strongly preferred, or progress towards.

Responsibilities

• Participants in rate-making meetings and frequently brings regional specific items that are noteworthy to the group for vetting.
• Evaluates and assesses each component of a book of business and understanding the impact each risk has.
• Evaluates requests for appeals, and departmental audits.
• Presents presentations/webinars for other underwriters, marketing and agency groups.
• Coordinates with Manager, marketing, field staff, or appropriate liaison if previous attempts to correct agent performance have gone unaddressed or have not been received well by agent.
• Educates, coaches and trains agents on underwriting procedures, philosophy and new products.
• Provides support for the agents and field management as an educator and coach regarding how to develop a profitable book of business.
• Assists agents and field management on changes in guidelines and processes via teleconferences and webinars as well as in-person presentations.
• Leads and coordinates smaller independent projects outside of normal job duties which frequently involve working with others in within and outside of the department and be able to accomplish independently.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees