What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter- Property and Casualty position at Lockton, Inc.?
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Lockton Affinity, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a Property and Casualty Underwriter to join our Underwriting Department and report to an Underwriting Executive.
- Assess property and casualty insurance risks to determine eligibility, profitability, and desirability. Complete referrals, and make acceptance, rejection and pricing decisions aligned with program guidelines.
- Oversee assigned programs and contribute to the development of new products for existing and new programs.
- Collect and analyze relevant data to create accurate risk profiles, ensuring proper classification and pricing.
- Approve underwriting transactions and bind coverage within delegated authority, maintaining thorough documentation of decision processes.
- Partner with internal sales and marketing teams to drive business development opportunities while delivering superior customer service in a dynamic environment.
- Prepare underwriting reports, reviews, and participate in departmental and committee meetings.
- Adhere to underwriting guidelines and delegated underwriting authority, ensure compliance with quality standards, and consistently deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Exhibit tactful negotiation skills and contribute positively to team cohesion and work environment.
- Safeguard sensitive information encountered during job duties.
- Prepare written correspondence, analysis, reports, and memos as needed.
- Participate in profit and loss evaluations on program performance and perform additional tasks as assigned.
- Limited travel by automobile or aircraft may be required, including overnight stays.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Commercial Underwriter, or achievement of the CPCU designation.
- Proficiency in analyzing complex risks and making data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in carrier systems and computer applications including Excel and Power BI.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of Associates assigned to this position.
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