What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Underwriter - Transportation Insurance position at Amwins Group, Inc.?
Senior Transportation Underwriter
Bloomington, MN
Amwins National Transportation Underwriters, Inc. is conducting a candidate search for a Senior Transportation Underwriter.
Amwins National Transportation Underwriters, Inc. (ANTU), is an Amwins Group company that maintains a strategic focus in underwriting and distributing transportation insurance products across the country. Our commitment to developing long-term relationships with our distribution partners allows for a territory that’s unmatched in the wholesale transportation insurance industry. The combination of industry-leading knowledge and broad distribution territory positions ANTU and it’s team members exceptionally-well for continued growth and opportunity into the future. Learn more here, https://www.amwins.com/opco/amwins-national-transportation-underwriters
Amwins is the largest wholesale brokerage and group benefits insurance administrator in the US with annual placed premiums of over $33 billion, 160 locations around the world, and 7.3k employees. Amwins has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty, and group benefits products, and offers value-added services to support some of these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration and actuarial services. Learn more here, https://www.amwins.com/
We know people don’t leave companies. They leave cultures – which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs. At Amwins, we win together. Join the team and feel the difference.
Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our team members:
- Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus potential
- Broad benefits package available
- Most benefits available first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
- Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
Pursuant to Minnesota State regulation, the salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
Position Overview
The position includes a responsibility to evaluate the exposure characteristics of transportation accounts, underwrite on behalf of multiple insurance carriers, and make a determination in terms of the most appropriate carrier placement based upon risk detail, carrier guidelines, and overall market conditions. In addition, the position provides an opportunity to grow and contribute to existing retail and carrier relationships, while also sourcing and nurturing new relationships.
Responsibilities
- Source, underwrite, and quote transportation business within specific insurance carrier guidelines
- Marketing of new and/or renewal transportation accounts to determine the most appropriate terms for the insured and retail agent depending upon coverage, cost, and overall market conditions
- Develop deep and trusting relationships with retail and carrier partners through consistent and ongoing engagement, communication, and negotiation
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of product, policy forms, and market conditions
- Communicate new products, ideas, and services to producers as well as other co-workers
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years transportation underwriting experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Strong commitment to exceptional service and response time
- Ability to maintain accuracy in all aspects of the role
- Working knowledge of MS Office and related products with the willingness and ability to learn new systems
- Problem solving skills with the ability to make real-time decisions
- Willingness and ability to participate and contribute to a team that’s fast-paced and collaborative in nature
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
