Underwriter - Commercial Lines
- Employer
- Grand River Insurance
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Salary
- Competitive Salary + bonus, benefits, and employee stock purchase option
- Posted
- Oct 03, 2017
- Closes
- Dec 02, 2017
- Category
- Broker / Agent, Risk Management, Underwriting
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Purpose
This is not just another underwriting job. We are seeking individuals that want to have a real impact on the future of a successful, growing insurance organization. The Underwriter / Account Executive will underwrite all commercial lines for small to medium size businesses and are responsible for relationships with their agencies and developing a profitable book of business. This position is compelling for skilled commercial line underwriters who wish to broaden their toolkit and have ownership and accountability for their book and relationships.
To attract the best talent, all Grand River positions are work-from-home and accordingly do not require relocation.
Position Profile
- Establish Grand River as the “Go-To” commercial underwriter for their agencies
- Primary point of contact for agents, providing an ease of doing business and quick turnaround
- Maintain a presence within each assigned agency to strengthen the relationships
- Utilize sound underwriting methods to develop a profitable book of multi-line commercial business
- Grand River believes in human underwriting over computer-driven predictive models and flexibility in appetite led by the AE’s judgment
- Underwrite with priority on merits of individual accounts’ ability to generate a profit.
- Contribute new ideas to the organization
- Collaborate with teammates and other departments to enhance processes and increase profitability
Core Competencies
- Deep understanding of commercial insurance underwriting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Good listening skills and ability to determine agents’ needs efficiently
- Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
- Adherence to highest ethical standards and confidentiality
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus performance-based incentive plan
- Flexible work-from-home environment
- Competitive benefits package
- Company stock purchase opportunities
- A rewarding career with the ability to make your mark on our company and industry