Regional Underwriter II

Regional Underwriter IILocation: Garden City, NYJob SummaryAre you looking for a position that offers advancement opportunities, great benefits and recognition for a job well done? Join MAFPRE Insurance!MAPFRE Insuranceis a forward thinking insurance company offering friendly service from over 2,000 professionals focused on taking care of you and your family.For decades, MAPFRE Insurance has been protecting families and their possessions with quality insurance coverage and a strong commitment to service excellence.Your Future Starts Here!Regional Underwriter IIPA and/or FL experience preferred.Profitably manages risk selection in an assigned underwriting territory through analysis of the information presented. Selects, declines, or provides alternatives for the risks reviewed and exercises judgment in binding the company to exposures within the scope of their authority.Performs agency management responsibilities that involve analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating assigned agencies, to identify potential concerns or trends within their books of business. Frequently visits agents to develop and implement recommendations to assist agencies in correcting/improving these trends as is necessary. Works as a liaison with Business Development Reps to influence the overall profitability, quality, and composition of assigned agencies book of business while assuring adherence to the Companys objectives. Provides assistance to unit members in achieving service and production standards. Researches technical underwriting issues and problems in order to provide alternatives and solutions. Develops information regarding market conditions and overall industry knowledge. Provides technical assistance and training to develop underwriting personnel. Also analyzes, monitors and evaluates new business policies, agency in-force books, and agency profiles to identify potential concerns or trends within their books of business with the goal of profitable growth.Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree or professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent, related experience. Experience: 2 - 4 years - or Associates Degree equivalent plus 4 - 6 years. Knowledge: General knowledge of industry practices, standards, and concepts within field of work. Applies them to perform work requiring analytical business skills. Decision Making: Makes decisions related to a wide variety of situations within management limits. Interprets guidelines and procedures, applying judgment and discretion. Decisions influence portions of a project, client relationships and/or expenditures. Supervision Received: Works independently under general supervision. Work is reviewed for overall adequacy in meeting objectives. Leadership: May provide training and guidance to less experienced staff. Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement: Develops solutions to a variety of problems, typically of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to and interprets policies and practices for guidance. Client Contacts: Contacts other departments and or external organizations or parties frequently. Contacts are primarily at or below upper management levels. Represents organization on specific projects. Communication may involve persuasion, and negotiation. Additional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPrior experience as an underwriter or underwriting services supervisor is desirable. Work towards completion of the INS/API series, and active enrollment in the CPCU program, preferred. Demonstrates ability to exercise business judgment, effective oral and written communications, sales and negotiation skills, analytical skills and time management.MAPFRE is committed to recognizing our employees as our most valuable resource. We know our employees are the foundation for our accomplishments. Thats why we offer so many opportunities to share in the success they help us achieve. We are MAPFRE. We are people who take care of people. If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at ...@. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.