Underwriter - Southern Marine/ Starwind Marine & Energy Cargo

CRC Group • Houston, TX

37d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Underwrites new and renewal business, approves policy changes, maintain workload, and controls written business up to and including the time of binding according to Company guidelines and established CRC procedures. Provides high quality professional service to Agents and Carrier Partners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by manager. 2. Underwrite new and renewal business including mid-term changes . 3. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London . 4. Market and communicate all products and services to clients with a sense of urgency. 5. Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures. 6. Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success. 7. Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately. 8. Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions. 9. Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external. 10. Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
• Three years of experience in underwriting and/or brokering and/or marketing of commercial insurance.
• Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance
• Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
• Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk exposures associated
• Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
• Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
• Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies
• Provide necessary instruction to underwriting support staff
• Exercise discretion in making decisions
• Leadership and team playing skills
• Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
• Good written and verbal skills
• Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business (including overseas travel at least once annually)
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Proficient skills in Microsoft primarily Outlook, Excel and Word. Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed production goals as assigned by manager.
• Underwrite new and renewal business including mid-term changes .
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London .
• Market and communicate all products and services to clients with a sense of urgency.
• Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
• Review and handle policy servicing requests (endorsement, audits, Company requests, Certificates, Premium Finance Notices and Cancellations, etc.) appropriately.
• Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions.
• Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external.
• Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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