Underwriter- Workers Compensation (Excess)

The Jonus Group•Chesterfield, MO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

ISI Underwriter Job Summary Seeking a highly skilled and motivated ISI Underwriter to join a team. In this role, you will take the lead in shaping a high-performing book of business by driving profitable growth, fostering strong broker relationships, and showcasing the industry-leading value. This position requires a blend of analytical precision, strategic decision-making, and exceptional communication skills to ensure every account reflects strong underwriting discipline and delivers outstanding results. Compensation Package Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits Opportunities for professional growth and development Hybrid work environment (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in Insurance or Business.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in workers’ compensation insurance.
Experience in primary or excess underwriting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and operational systems.

Responsibilities

Own Your Portfolio Achieve or exceed new business premium and loss ratio goals.
Maintain high renewal account retention rates while meeting premium and loss ratio targets.
Collaborate with the Business Development team on new account opportunities.
Utilize excellent negotiation skills to meet account-level objectives.
Focus on healthcare, education, and public entity verticals across Central, MO, IL, IN, and CO.
Manage a renewal book of hundreds of accounts with annual payments and no endorsements.
Support new business growth with a focus on retaining policies.
Travel less than 10% of the time for key conferences or broker visits (approximately four times a year).
Be a Technical Authority Apply expertise in primary and excess workers’ compensation, risk analysis, actuarial concepts, and policy structure.
Adhere to underwriting guidelines and authority levels with consistency and confidence.
Conduct thorough risk analysis, establish appropriate terms, and document decisions effectively.
Evaluate guaranteed cost exposures and submit strategic referrals when necessary.
Lead & Elevate the Team Take ownership of key functional areas such as compliance, workflow and process optimization, and project participation.
Contribute to user testing and other team initiatives.
Build Strong Relationships Provide exceptional service to brokers by being responsive, informed, and proactive.
Meet or exceed service standards for submission management, quote deadlines, and communication.
Strengthen broker partnerships to enhance new and renewal opportunities.
Champion Our Value Proposition Identify and communicate services that drive value for clients.
Participate in client calls to articulate our differentiators and impact.