Renewal Underwriter
Great American Insurance Group
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Our Fidelity / Crime Division is one of the largest monoline crime insurers in North America, underwriting private and public businesses, financial institutions, and governmental entities. Additionally, Fidelity / Crime offers specialized products and programs for kidnap, ransom & extortion, casinos and gaming operations, armored car companies, mining risks, ATM companies, security guards, check cashers and fine art.
We are currently searching for a renewal underwriter in Texas to work remotely.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
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Has responsibility for low to moderately complex risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability within scope of authority and per divisional objectives.
Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Maintains a high level of customer service.
Receives and analyzes submissions and determines terms to offer (policy limits, credit limits, deductibles, coverage options and conditions, work programs, etc.).
Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines.
Orders and analyzes miscellaneous business reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, financial statements, and underwriting surveys.
Makes recommendations on risks over authority.
Enters, maintains and monitors accounts using underwriting, analysis, and desktop systems.
Prepares effective internal and external communications on underwriting issues.
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Visits producers and principals in order to retain existing accounts, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives
Interacts, explains, and markets products and services.
Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
May provide guidance and assistance to less experienced associates.
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Master's in Business Administration (MBA) preferred but not required.
Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
Experience: 4 to 6 years of related experience; Underwriters with multi-line experience with some fidelity/ crime experience are encouraged to apply
High level of organizational skills, ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in PC based programs and Microsoft Office.
Must be open to day and overnight travel up to 25% of the time, to visit producers and insureds and attend industry or company events
Business Unit:
Fidelity / Crime
Salary Range:
Benefits:
We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.
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