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Senior Commercial Underwriter
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$92.7K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.
**Candidates that exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.**
**This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in Pennsylvania.**
Essential Functions:
Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority
Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes
Analyzes exposure, company and branch risk appetite, account premium and loss history, financial data, line(s) of business, price guidance, motor vehicle records, online sources of information, reports from premium audit or risk improvement and other relevant information to underwrite policies.
Develops and fosters agency relationships
Educates agents on EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems and services.
Visits agencies to discuss accounts and provide agents with updates at EMC in order to maximize opportunities.
Communicates with agents proactively and anticipates agents and insureds’ needs.
Identifies opportunities and potential barriers within agency relationships
Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences
Offers appropriate coverage for exposures and explains decisions to agents
Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes
Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters.
Answers questions, shares recommendations for complex situations, such as difficult accounts, communication strategies or problematic agency relationships and explains the rationale for recommendations.
Supports underwriting management through reviewing work of less experienced underwriters and providing training.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration
Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting
Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
Strong customer service skills
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media
Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups
Strong presentation skills preferred
Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling
The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:
$92,670 - $128,045 or $102,443 - $140,845A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.
For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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