Field Production Underwriter (work from home)
- Employer
- Southwest Selective Search
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Salary
- Salary plus bonus. Full benefits
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2018
- Closes
- Oct 30, 2018
- Category
- Underwriting
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
We are currently recruiting for a Production Underwriting Specialist to join our team in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. This is a work from your home office calling on independent agents mostly in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Market, evaluate and price products and services within target classes of business. Serve as a lead underwriter and relationship manager for assigned agent(s). Independently underwrite and manage a complex book of business, while building sound business relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Market, evaluate and price products and services within target classes of business. Middle market account size primarily.
•Develop and implement business plans for achieving established operational plan targets for written premium, loss ratio, product retention, pricing and coordination of service.
•Conduct agency visits and facilitate communication between all parties, support staff and company service team, to ensure achievement of quality and service objectives.
•Lead service team to ensuring adherence to the service model and promoting a strong customer service focus.
•Manage the development of the agency relationships, including procuring new business or expanding existing business, relationship building, etc.
•Apply knowledge of environmental factors and trends and agency performance metrics to recommend and take appropriate action to achieve profitability goals.
•Identify and capitalize on account opportunities, leveraging agency relationships and product and service features and benefits to expand portfolio of business.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
•Minimum 5 years commercial middle market insurance underwriting experience.
•Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
•Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to lead discussions and make presentations.
•Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
•Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Ability to travel within assigned region.
•Designations such as CIC, CPCU, AU preferred.
Strong base compensation, bonus, work from home, full benefits, and much more available with this outstanding company. Send your resume or contact our office today for more information.