Field Prod Underwriter

You spend at least a third of your day at your job. You might as well spend it doing something you really love while working with a team you really enjoy being with, right? That’s the kind of atmosphere we offer at Pekin Insurance—fun, fast-paced, gratifying, supportive, and collaborative.

Of course, it’s not all fun and games. Insurance is a serious business, and we pride ourselves on making people’s lives whole again after a major disaster or even a fender bender. It’s that sense of helping people that makes our team want to do our best every day.

If you want to be excited about starting your workday and are ready to make a real difference in people’s lives, this could be the right spot for you.

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Position Overview

The Field Production Underwriter develops relationships and works closely with selected insurance agencies focused on commercial insurance. This position works with agencies that can consistently generate new annual premiums accounts over $25,000. The Field Production Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, classing, rating, and binding risks in the field. This position must follow corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines to provide profitable commercial growth for the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains and develops professional working relationship with agents, loss control, rating and sales teams, and other corporate departments as needed
• Produces desired commercial lines growth with profitable results
• Qualifies, rates, and binds commercial risks for agencies
• Makes consistent underwriting decisions that match commercial appetite and identified pricing guidelines
• Works closely with Loss Control and Commercial Lines Departments to recommend risk improvements.
• Monitors agency results for growth and profitability
• Acts as a liaison between agents and the company
• Researches and advises company of changes within the industry regarding new products, process improvements, and carrier philosophies
• Travels to agencies within the state to assist in writing commercial risks
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in underwriting, field underwriting
• 3 years’ experience in underwriting or agency management, preferred
  
  

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated skill in:

• listening and communicating with the ability to speak in public
• using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  
  

Demonstrated Ability To

• analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
• work evenings, nights, and/or weekends as necessary
• take initiative and work independently or with teams
• maintain a positive image and build strong relationships
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Office software
  
  

Salary Range

• $82,100-$114,900 per year
• This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual qualifications.
• This position is bonus eligible
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program
  
  

For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit our Careers Page.

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