Underwriter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong technical P&C underwriting knowledge and skills
• Intermediate knowledge of ISO commercial class codes and CLM rules, forms, rating and regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of NIAC polices and coverages and how they differ from competitor’s forms and coverages.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting and pricing principles and the ability to use this knowledge to make underwriting and pricing decisions with little oversight
• Results-oriented, self-motivated problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consistent customer service focus for members and brokers
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with little supervision and efficiently make sound business decisions within level of authority
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks in response to both written and verbal requests
• PC literate. Basic to intermediate skills with Word, Outlook and Power Point. Intermediate skills in Excel
• Expected to assist with training and development of staff. This includes the ability to do formal and informal training sessions/classes
• Candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sharp attention to detail. This includes strong documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members and external constituents
• Must have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly view computer screen
• Must have adequate hearing to perform job tasks
• 4 years of relevant underwriting experience required.
• Prior experience working remotely from a home office 100% of the time is required for remote positions

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple underwriters, delivering training and developing procedures preferred.
• Experience in a multi-state and multi-line commercial insurance environment preferred
• 4-year degree (or directly-related equivalent experience) preferred
• CIC, AU, AINS or comparable designations preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in onboarding and training of new underwriting staff, including sharing best practices and technical guidance
• Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of underwriting procedures and guidelines
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and participate in implementation of workflow improvements
• Cross collaborates with Underwriting management, Service Hub department and other internal partners to ensure timely delivery of work product.
• Manage special tasks as assigned related to Mission 1st and Sugar CRM systems
• Regular review and maintenance of NIA Underwriting Intranet page
• Communicate special project updates to underwriting staff at department meetings
• Maintain and manage a small, assigned book of nonprofit accounts, including risk evaluation, pricing, and coverage determination
• Provide underwriting support across the nonprofit P&C portfolio, assisting team members with new business, renewals, and endorsements as needed
• Analyze risk exposures, financials, and loss history to make sound underwriting decisions within delegated authority
• Serve as a resource for overflow work, special projects, and peak renewal periods

Benefits

• additional incentive compensation upon achievement of individual and company goals