What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Underwriter position at WCF Insurance?
Position
WCF is an A Rated insurance carrier that is growing in the western U.S. and is looking for an applicant that wants to join a company with a great culture, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits. The underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a full-time Commercial Underwriter, reporting to the Manager, Underwriting. This posting is open to internal and external candidates. The person in this position may work from any of WCF's Core operating state: Idaho, Colorado, California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis of new and renewal accounts leading to a recommendation on coverage terms and premium.
- Manage a book of business for growth, profitability, and retention.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Work with a sense of urgency by prioritizing, organizing and managing workloads.
- Provide a thorough, documented risk analysis on new and renewal accounts leading to a recommendation on coverage terms and premium.
- Use Excel, system-based tools, and new technology in account evaluation.
- Individual contributor role working with a shared assistant.
- Work extended hours during peak renewal seasons.
- Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.
Qualifications
- At least two years of workers compensation underwriting experience.
- At least two years of experience with Commercial Package Policies and/or Businessowners policies, Commercial Auto, and Umbrella underwriting.
- Working knowledge of NCCI and state bureau manuals, rules and classifications.
- Familiarity with ISO forms and rules.
- Experience with apartments/condominiums and/or hospitality businesses preferred
- CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred.
- Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite, excel experience required.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills.
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related field preferred or equivalent work and educational experience.
Ability to hire at the Underwriter or Senior Underwriter Level depending on experience.
Salary range for the Underwriter level is $67,000-$90,000 depending on location, education, and experience. Salary range for the Senior Underwriter level is $78,000-$110,000 depending on location, education, and experience. An internal candidate should have six months in his/her current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they've applied for the position.
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Salary : $67,000 - $90,000
