Commercial Lines Underwriter - CPAC - New York Territory

Description

Quote and bind new commercial business through several top-rated insurance companies. Provide customer service to agencies as well as insurance companies. Travel to both agencies and companies’ multiple times throughout the year.

Commercial Underwriter - CPAC - New York

Pay range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 plus commission ( typically $4K to 10K) and other bonus potentials

Not remote

Locations: Burlington, MA and Mount Pleasant, SC

Job Responsibilities:

Create and maintain company and agency relationships

Achieve written premium and income goals set by management on a quarterly basis

Comprehend and maintain underwriting manuals for all companies represented

Travel as deemed necessary by the management, to both agencies & company conventions

Comfortable discussing team goals and actively participating in achieving these goals

Adhere to company-wide minimum service standards

Knowledge of the independent agency system and economics - assess the capacity of market, territory and individual agencies to identify and act on growth opportunities.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners.

Demonstrate accountability for the assigned territory by being innovative and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in results.

Must be innovative and creative

Pursue education to enhance industry knowledge

Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience:

3-5 years-experience in a Property & Casualty workspace with an Insurance Broker, Carrier, Managing General Agent or a Retail Property & Casualty Insurance Agency and/or an Insurance Degree from an accredited college specific to a focus on the insurance/financial business sector (i.e. RMI Degree).

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Capacity to analyze information and mathematical aptitude

Knowledge of all applicable rating systems

Knowledge of all underwriting and rate/rule manuals

Proficiency in on-line reference manuals

Knowledge of underwriting principles

Knowledge of policy forms

Ability to recognize exposure to loss

Research skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Coordination

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, make quick decisions and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Computer experience a must, MS Word & Excel experience required

Minimum 50wpm typing speed

Team Player and Mentor to UWI

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Interest in selling products and services based on customer needs

Ability to clearly and effectively present (both written and verbal) to external business partners, management and internal business partners, and maintain professional business appearance.

Exhibits a professional appearance when representing the organization during agency visits or business meetings.

Strong knowledge of the Property-Casualty Industry.

Knowledge of Commercial Lines Products - ability to differentiate J&J products/services from competitors.

Strong negotiation skills.

Typical Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift-up to 25 lbs., must be able to sit for long periods of time, must be able to drive a motor vehicle.