Staff Underwriter - Commercial Lines

Want to work with one of the top employers in the nation? Ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference? At Acuity, our Commercial Lines Staff Underwriters contribute to the strategic direction of our growing and thriving underwriting department. 

We just expanded into our 26th state, and have plans to move into several more within the next few years. We also generate over $1 billion in revenue through 1,000 independent agencies, and manage over $4 billion in assets.

This role is heavily involved in Acuity's growth. This employee is responsible for maintaining consistency in Commercial Lines policies, procedures, and guidelines; enhancing our product offerings and operations; and developing and delivering training for a quickly expanding Commercial Underwriting department!

Essential Functions:

• Uphold best practices and consistency in underwriting through a variety of audits to ensure uniformity in application of standards, guidelines, and practices; perform special audits as necessary.

• Create and conduct training programs for both new hires and existing employees, collaborating with line underwriting management on areas of opportunity.  Develop training and resource material, supporting current and emerging topics.

• Serve as a knowledge resource to line underwriting in the areas of guidelines, risk assessment/selection, best practices, and coverage interpretation.

• Recommend changes in company policies, practices, and standards related to diverse underwriting requirements.

• Participate in varied project work, including product innovation, process improvement through system design, as well as vendor and program evaluation, to maximize results.

• Some travel may be required for situations such as training, professional development, and agency contact.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s Degree or extensive direct experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial multi-line property and casualty underwriting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of sound underwriting practices. 

• Work effectively with people from varied disciplines and settings.

• Excel in verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions.  

• Exhibit strong critical thinking and analysis skills. 

• Readily adapt to different conditions while remaining positive and productive.

• Effectively prioritize, organize and accomplish tasks.

Acuity offers an impressive array of benefits including:
• Excellent Salary & Benefits – including 8% 401(k)
• Company-issued iPad 
• Vacation credit for prior experience 
• 27,000 square-foot fitness facility with free group exercise classes
• The opportunity for work/life balance via flexible scheduling and compressed work weeks. 
• Outstanding corporate culture founded upon open communication, trust, collaboration, and employee recognition.

Visit www.acuity.com/careers to apply online!

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