Underwriter

Job Title: Underwriter

Department

Supervisor: Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Summary

Reports to assigned underwriter or supervisor. Responsible for providing supervisor with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions. Provides support within established performance standards. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service focus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned in addition to the responsibilities shown below as deemed necessary.

• Underwriter in the renewal and new business activities that support underwriting decisions that are consistent with department growth, profitability and within individual granted authority.
• Partners with the Senior underwriters to establish support needs (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind) for new and renewal business.
• Reviews underwriting / pricing exhibits (i.e., Account Summaries, Loss Runs, Internet Research, Rate Sheets).
• Manages/oversees account documentation (i.e., Account Clearance, Acknowledgement Letters, Underwriting Documentation, Closing Letters).
• Ensures accurate and timely servicing of accounts in accordance with Department Service Standards.
• Participates in projects/assignments as needed.
• Works with their supervising underwriter conducting quarterly audits of underwriting files to ensure accounts are written in accordance with assigned Letters of Authority.
• Some limited travel may be required.
  
  

Key Competencies

Required Education and Experience:

• Organization and prioritization
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Judgment and confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork