Senior Production Underwriter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Underwrite complex new and renewal business profitably by selecting risks, pricing accurately, maintaining contractual integrity, and managing accounts, all while adhering to delegated authority and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate risks and identify potential exposures and controls.

• Price risks appropriately in relation to identified exposures and controls.

• Establish suitable terms and conditions to foster a profitable portfolio.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of assigned files that reflects the underwriting thought process.

• Act as a subject matter expert to assist colleagues with intricate risk scenarios.

• Employ effective portfolio management techniques to meet profit and premium objectives set forth by the business unit strategies.

• Attain production targets within the designated territory.

• Handle marketing responsibilities, which include conducting both in-person and virtual sales meetings with agencies and clients.

• Engage in prospecting to create a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.

• Foster and sustain productive relationships with producers and agencies.

• Represent UFG in the marketplace, effectively communicating the company's strengths in underwriting, risk control, and claims across all business units.

• Work collaboratively with Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal stakeholders to ensure optimal management.

• Conduct agency reviews to gather relevant intelligence on market opportunities.

• Provide management with insights regarding the current state of the marketplace, agencies, and competitive landscape.

• Mentor and train team members, serving as a resource for answering questions, resolving escalated issues, and providing guidance.

• Represent the field underwriter perspective in significant corporate initiatives and projects.

• Support and engage in the rollout of technical underwriting training and content.

⛳️ Requirements

• A four-year college degree is preferred.

• Completion of or progress towards AU, CIC, and/or CPCU designations is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting is preferred.

• Advanced skills in risk evaluation and knowledge of insurance contracts.

• Ability to implement the current underwriting strategy for the assigned territory to make sound underwriting decisions.

• Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to mentor, coach, and train others.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while efficiently prioritizing and completing tasks.

• Excellent customer service abilities.

• Effective stakeholder management skills, including the capacity to establish a high degree of trust with both internal and external partners.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on meticulous accuracy.

• Advanced communication and negotiation abilities.

• Exceptional time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and effective dates.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the agency force and the current market landscape.

• Proven sales skills, with a demonstrated history of successfully growing a profitable book of business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

• Accident, critical illness & short-term disability insurance

• Retirement plans with employer contributions

• Generous time-off program

• Programs designed to support employee well-being and financial security