Underwriting Specialist (Commercial P&C) (Hybrid or Remote) (R&D)
Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.
We are recruiting for an Underwriting Specialist to join our team in the West. This role will be hybrid if near our Dallas, St. Louis or Phoenix office, or can be remote in other areas in the region, including Texas, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas or Oklahoma.
Position Summary:
Responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of new and renewal account, ensuring informed risk selection and pricing decisions in alignment with profitability goals and underwriting guidelines. Cultivates relationships with agency partners to support successful negotiations, drive new business growth, and maintain portfolio quality.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate and apply underwriting judgement to price and negotiate large and complex accounts in alignment with Amerisure risk evaluation process and renewal framework.
Assess and select for new business opportunities to align with Amerisure's profitability goals and risk appetite.
Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to support agency relationships and business objectives.
Develop and maintain relationships with key agency contacts to enable successful negotiation and ensure successful account acquisition and retention.
Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts.
Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure's standards and guidelines. Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
3 or more years underwriting experience in commercial middle market insurance with exposure to large and complex accounts.
CIC, CPCU, AU designations preferred.
Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine's Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.
Amerisure Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amerisure Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Amerisure Insurance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Amerisure's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
