·        Analyzescommercial lines accounts assigned to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and controls

·        Rates, accepts, rejects or modifies new and renewal business within delegated authority levels, company guidelines and state local regulations, to achieve profitable
business growth

·        Creativity and underwriting knowledge to write risks and retain business

·        Develops ongoing relationships with assigned producers to discuss and communicate

·        Market trends and appetite, to promote and evaluate the relevance of the company’s products and services

·        Quality and profitability of producer submissions, service standards, and underwriting
and / or product changes

·        Underwriting issues including but not limited to decisions on cancellations, declinations, exposure concerns, and survey results

·        Assists Underwriting Manager to identify issues of concern and works to resolve or
improve them. Identify sales and marketing opportunities in the process

·        Helps Business Development colleagues to train and educate producers’ staff in the company’s more complex products, services and underwriting philosophy

·        Networks within the insurance community to stay abreast of changes within the industry and ensure the company’s products and pricing remain competitive and relevant

·        Performs other duties as assigned

·        Bachelor Degree

·        3 or more years of commercial lines underwriting experience

·        Actively pursuing professional insurance designation(s); ACII/AAII or equivalent designation preferred

·        Thorough knowledge of commercial lines products and contract language including regulatory and policy differences

·        Strong negotiation and analytical skills

·        Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems

·        Ability to effectively and independently manage workload while exhibiting good judgment

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Ability to build relationships with producers and other departments, and must also exemplify teamwork