Underwriter - Commercial Lines
- Employer
- Oregon Mutual Insurance
- Location
- McMinnville, Oregon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jul 28, 2015
- Closes
- Sep 26, 2015
- Category
- Underwriting
The commercial lines underwriter is primarily responsible for risk selection, analysis, documentation, pricing and sales of small to middle market new business. Candidate will also be responsible for renewal retention and ongoing management of existing portfolio.
Candidates for this position must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform multiple tasks while adapting to change. Minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:
• Minimum commercial lines underwriting experience of 3+ years with proven history of escalated responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with equivalent combination of education, training and/or related experience
• CPCU, AU or CIC, continuing insurance education desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial lines underwriting, risk management and agency management to include technical principles of rating and pricing commercial lines business based upon individual risk criteria to promote underwriting profitability
• Negotiation and sales skills with ability to deliver a challenging message
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
• Prioritization, organizational and follow-up skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
• Decision making capability with evaluation of the “big picture”
• Creative problem solving skills with ability to work comfortably within a grey area
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office products
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required
• Minimum travel as needed
We are looking for applicants with career goals who want to grow and assume roles of greater responsibility within the company.
Oregon Mutual Insurance is committed to exceptional customer service. We offer a pleasant working environment, competitive benefits and a history of business spanning more than 120 years.