Sr Commercial Lines Underwriter Job at United Fire & Casualty Company, Trenton, NJ

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  • United Fire & Casualty Company
  • Trenton, NJ

Job Description

UFG is currently hiring for a Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team! The Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter will manage a commercial underwriting territory of approximately $8 million - $14 million. The individual in this role will work hard to attain positive results (premium growth and acceptable loss ratios) through sound risk selection, developing strong relationships with agency personnel, and providing a quality product combined with excellent service. Other responsibilities include serving as a resource mentor, approving risks within your authority, and acting as a resource for training needs.

This position provides a hybrid, in office, or remote work option, but the individual in this role should reside in the state of New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite and price new business and renewals by evaluating necessary coverages and determining risk acceptability.
    • Review applications, MVR's, Experience Mods, Loss experience, risk control reports, credit reports, and company guidelines for risk acceptability
    • Review applications, endorsement requests and renewals for limits and coverages requested
  • Solicit new business and develop a pipeline to source submissions
  • Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure for highly complex risks.
  • Properly classify and price the risk using analytical pricing tools and resources
  • Evaluate change requests. Approve, assign codes and process within underwriting authority
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to Associate Underwriters, Commercial Lines Underwriters, and other team members.
  • Negotiate with agents on pricing and coverages offered
  • Provide best in class service to agency partners with timely and professional service
  • Participate in agency visits to solicit new business, discuss renewal accounts or issues, develop successful relationships with agencies and producers
  • Manage territory using portfolio management tools and achieve production goals within assigned territory
  • Collaborate with Marketing as needed to partner on marketing strategy.
  • Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:

Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent degree required; four-year college degree preferred
  • AU, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred
Experience:
  • 5+ years commercial lines underwriting experience, with risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Strong communication, leadership and negotiating skills
  • Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task; and a willingness to accept challenges and take appropriate risks
  • Ability to handle large workload and prioritize to meet deadlines
  • Promote a positive and professional image and develop productive relationships with coworkers and agents
  • Demonstrate an open-minded, collaborative work style
  • Advanced working knowledge of policy administration systems
  • Advanced knowledge of the broad range of business insured by UFG.
  • Strong risk evaluation skills and solid insurance contract knowledge.
  • Knowledge of agency force and current market environment.
  • Strong knowledge of coverages, proprietary Ultra/enhancement endorsements.
  • Affinity for detailed accuracy.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to teach others and monitor their development.

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