Senior Production Underwriter

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Price risks in line with identified exposures and implemented controls.

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

• Document assigned files to reflect the underwriting rationale.

• Act as a subject matter expert to support team members with intricate risks.

• Leverage effective portfolio management skills to meet profit and premium objectives aligned with the business unit strategies.

• Meet production targets within the designated territory.

• Engage in marketing efforts, which include both face-to-face and virtual sales interactions with agencies and insured clients.

• Identify and cultivate a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.

• Build and maintain successful relationships with producers and agencies.

• Represent UFG in the market by communicating the company’s underwriting, risk control, and claims capabilities across all business units.

• Collaborate with various internal partners, including Business Unit and Line of Business underwriting, Sales and Distribution, Underwriting Center, Underwriting Support, Risk Control, Legal, and Claims, to ensure optimal stakeholder management.

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

• Provide management with feedback on the current market landscape, agencies, and competitive dynamics.

• Mentor and train team members, serving as a resource for inquiries, resolving escalated issues, and offering guidance.

• Advocate for the field underwriter perspective in key corporate initiatives and projects.

• Assist in the deployment 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 informed underwriting decisions.

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

• Proficient in working in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing and completing tasks.

• Excellent customer service abilities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the capacity to build a high level of trust with internal and external partners.

• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

• Effective time-management abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and effective dates.

• In-depth understanding of the agency force and the current market environment.

• Proven sales skills with a successful history of growing a profitable book of business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance

• Retirement plans with employer contributions

• Generous time-off program

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