Production Underwriter - Personal & Commercial Lines

Location
Sunrise, Florida
Salary
Base salary plus benefits
Posted
Sep 30, 2019
Closes
Nov 29, 2019
Ref
PRODU01106
Category
Underwriting
Job Type
Full Time

Team Focus Insurance Group is a team of talented and experienced professionals that have been serving the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 70 years. We live by our 3 L’s: LEARN something new every day, LAUGH every day and LOVE what you do because you work with a great team and your contribution counts!  With a people driven purpose, those three statements define our being, and our success. 

Our business model is based on partnership and innovation, which cannot be achieved without a team of talented professional to propel us toward our collective goals.  If you want to develop a career, have a sense of purpose and accountability and like to learn while having fun, we encourage you to apply today and learn how we are ensuring the success of everybody we contact: our Customers, our Partners, and our People.

We are currently looking for a Production Underwriter to manage a book of insurance business for Personal and Commercial P&C lines for the MacNeill Group Managing General Agency.  This position is responsible for the generation of new business sales and the renewal retention of the book.

Primary job responsibilities include:

  • Underwriting, marketing and promoting personal and commercial lines P&C policies with agents on behalf of partner carriers.
  • Partnering with agency clients to understand their insurance and business objectives in order to analyze and research the best coverage available while ensuring adherence to carrier underwriting rules and guidelines for coverage.
  • Identifying new coverage opportunities and working with the marketing team to enhance client development and build the book of business.  Supporting and training newly appointed agents with our products, markets and underwriting philosophy.
  • Maintaining team production (including quotes) and quality standards to ensure retention and growth of the business.  Providing training and guidance to team underwriters.

Candidate Qualifications and Skills Include:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, in risk management and insurance or business.
  • 8-10 years of personal and/or commercial lines underwriting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current and active Florida 2-20 license.
  • Previous Managing General Agency experience highly preferred, experience working in both an agency setting and production environment required.
  • Must have knowledge of policy forms, coverage options and carrier rating systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and navigating multiple computer applications and windows at the same time.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service, problem solving and resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment. 

Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of information with a positive roll up your sleeves and let's get it done attitude.