Underwriting Center Underwriter

UFG Insurance•,

3d•$59,621 - $78,637

About The Position

UFG is hiring an Underwriting Center Underwriter to underwrite Middle Market and Construction renewal business and manage assigned accounts. The role provides technical underwriting expertise through timely, streamlined processes and builds strong relationships with agency partners. The position primarily supports UFG’s Middle Market and Construction business by underwriting renewals and servicing accounts in accordance with delegated authority, regulatory requirements, and underwriting strategy. The Underwriter evaluates risk and exposure, selects and prices business, maintains contractual integrity, and documents underwriting decisions. The role also identifies opportunities to cross-sell and upsell UFG products, responds to agency service requests, works with internal business partners, and reviews portfolio performance against business objectives. The position is based in a general office environment, with remote, in-office, and hybrid options determined by the manager. Occasional travel is required. The annual base salary range is $59,621–$78,637, with individual pay determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography, and market data. UFG also offers annual incentive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Requirements

Risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge.
Ability to comprehend and identify coverage forms and determine appropriate forms.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and complete it efficiently and effectively.
Ability to execute current underwriting strategy for an assigned territory and make effective underwriting decisions.
Ability to establish trust with internal and external customers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree.
Completion of or progress toward an AU, CIC, or CPCU designation.
1–2 years of commercial lines insurance underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

Profitably underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure to loss.
Document assigned files, including the underwriting thought process.
Classify and price risks appropriately based on exposures and controls.
Identify and execute opportunities to upsell and cross-sell UFG coverages and products.
Provide timely service to agency partners, including processing endorsement requests and responding to other inquiries.
Collaborate with Business Unit, Line of Business and Field Underwriting, Underwriting Support, Sales and Distribution, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners to support stakeholder management.
Assist with reviewing and analyzing the portfolio to ensure progress toward key business objectives.