Make a Difference with a Career in Insurance
Are you ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills? We are looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team.
Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, and caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
Build Your Future with Us
With a commitment to excellence and building strong agency relationships, our Sales and Marketing department is looking for a Property and Casualty Field Territory Underwriter.
As a field-based underwriter, you will play a critical role in evaluating, assessing, and pricing risks while leading profitable growth for our agency partners in your territory.
Location: This position is for our Toledo, Ohio, territory. Positions serving territories away from our headquarters are fully remote.
Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $152,000 annually. Our competitive compensation package is based on your education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
ResponsibilitiesUnderwrite: Analyze risks, price, negotiate, and make informed decisions on commercial business.
Market: Sell and solicit business across all units within the territory to build strong, diverse agency relationships.
Develop the Territory: Lead strategic plan development, ownership, and execution of growth and profit initiatives, including new agency appointments.
Lead Agencies: Build deep relationships with assigned agencies to develop a diverse and profitable portfolio, delivering on our vision to be the best company serving independent agents by consistently being present within agency offices.
Provide Leadership: Partner with and lead other field disciplines within designated agency relationships to ensure their success through communication, support, and collaboration.
Research the Market: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, emerging risks, and primary competitors to make informed decisions.
QualificationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Willingness to travel and visit agencies regularly.
Strategic business plan development skills.
Passion for leading.
A valid driver's license.
Bachelor's degree.
Proven experience in underwriting, with a minimum of 2 years in commercial underwriting (more than 3 years preferred).
Relevant insurance industry certifications (e.g., Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)) are a plus.
Enhance Your Talents
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or are new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. We provide you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy Benefits and Amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.
Embrace a Diverse Team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender status), religion, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Join us and make a difference in the world of insurance!
Employment Type: Full-Time