Commercial Underwriter and more!

Description:Are you a respected underwriter with solid commercial lines insurance underwriting experience with a p & c carrier? Are you ready to leap ahead in your commercial insurance career? In this exceptional Regional Office position, you will be an integral member of an solid commercial underwriting team. Youll be given an opportunity to grow your career by working on a variety of premium sizes and risks from the simple to the complex! You will be counted on to renew policies and also work on a variety of new business. You'll have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with our independent agents and learn to help them manage their book of business. As you broaden your experience, you will develop the growth of profitable business within the territory by occasionally visiting your agents and discussing risk selection, risk improvement, and agency production. Sound interesting? Read on for the details....Come grow with us! Evaluate existing commercial business and implement appropriate actions to achieve underwriting profit. Critically evaluate profit potential for future commercial book of business transfers Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines policies for assigned agencies to achieve underwriting profit (within underwriting authority), premium growth, desired business mix, market/agency penetration, and agency management objectives. Evaluate risks exceeding authority and refer to management, with recommendations for approval or disposition. Develop mutually lucrative and enduring relationships with producers and customers. Provide service and profitable growth to assigned agents by responding to inquiries and resolving problems in a timely, professional manner. Evaluate the performance of assigned agencies on an ongoing basis, to ensure that company and agency goals and objectives are met. Participate in review and evaluation of agencies and make recommendations on agency management issues. Communicate corporate goals, programs, underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to agents. Provide technical guidance and assistance to less experienced underwriters and assistants as necessary. Develop information regarding local market opportunities and competition and funnel recommendations regarding new products and rates to management. Work with Home Office processing unit to ensure timely and accurate delivery of insurance products. Jointly identify unprofitable business and take appropriate underwriting action. Improve processes within the Company to increase the level and quality of service provided to internal and external customers.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in business, insurance, marketing or a related field, or its equivalentINS 21, 22, 23 or other insurance continuing education such as CPCU or AUSolid, progressively responsible commercial multi-line underwriting experience. Solid computer skills using both mainframe applications and Windows based applications. Aptitude for working with numbersCore competencies: Relationship building, teamwork, flexibility, decision making, negotiating, and organizational skills.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe've created a competitive and flexible benefit program to attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our position in the industry as a leading super-regional property and casualty insurance company. Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. Medical and dental 401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting after six months of employment Company-funded pension plan Generous paid time off Incentive programs for all levels of employees Bonus and conferment program Wellness programs Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options) Flexible spending accounts Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company Employee referral program Employee assistance program Corporate training programs Training and educational assistance programsCompany URL: http://www.unigard.com/Company Profile:Unigard, a member of the QBE Insurance Group, provides insurance protection for auto, home and business owners in eight Western states. We believe our knowledgeable, customer-focused employees are key to our 100 years of success and reputation for excellence. Unigard encourages personal initiative, professional growth and forward thinking. We reward our team with competitive benefits, incentive/bonus opportunities, a generous time-off package and flexible work environment.QBE Regional Companies (N.A.), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.