Commercial Underwriter

Benefits of Working for Safety

Safety Insurance has become one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts mainly because of our unwavering commitment to independent agents and their customers. Our success is built on a philosophy of offering the highest quality insurance products at competitive rates and providing the best service at all costs.

Through our supportive career, educational and family policies, we enable our employees to be their best. We respect the balance of work and leisure by offering flexible schedules and a 37.5 hour workweek. Safety employees enjoy a positive environment in our convenient downtown office located in the heart of Boston's financial district.

Along with our competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 100% matching 401k retirement plan, 100% tuition reimbursement and much, much more!

Job Summary

The primary function is the production of an underwriting profit for through the effective development and maintenance of quality business consistent with the company business plan within specific grant of authority. The position if responsible for writing new business and retaining renewal business in accordance with the Safety Insurance underwriting practices.  The underwriting territory consists of all states in which Safety Insurance is licensed for all lines of Commercial business. The ability to travel is mandatory.

Duties

• Build and manage internal and external relationships.
• Select profitable risks based upon individual account criteria and underwriting standards.
• Develop new business and retain existing accounts.
• Demonstrates skill in risk analysis, negotiation, and pricing for commercial lines business.
• Ability to analyze variables such as coverage, loss control, credit reports and loss experience.
• Works closely with our Territory Marketing Managers to ensure consistent messaging to our agents.
• Travel within the New England Territory. Prepare agenda and team meeting documentation for agency business meetings.
• Provides timely, courteous, and efficient service to Agents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of commercial underwriting experience in a property and casualty environment preferred.
• Excellent relationship building, communication, customer service and organizational skills are essential.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.