Senior Commercial Underwriter

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

*This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in North Carolina or South Carolina*

Essential Functions:

Selects, grows and maintains a profitable book of business for assigned high-volume territory with a high level of underwriting authority

Evaluates and analyzes highly complex accounts for risk selection and pricing purposes

Analyzes exposure, company and branch risk appetite, account premium and loss history, financial data, line(s) of business, price guidance, motor vehicle records, online sources of information, reports from premium audit or risk improvement and other relevant information to underwrite policies.

Develops and fosters agency relationships

Educates agents on EMC products, underwriting appetite, systems and services.

Visits agencies to discuss accounts and provide agents with updates at EMC in order to maximize opportunities.

Communicates with agents proactively and anticipates agents and insureds’ needs.

Identifies opportunities and potential barriers within agency relationships

Collaborates with marketing representatives to ensure agents receive superior customer experiences

Offers appropriate coverage for exposures and explains decisions to agents

Coordinates with marketing and branch management in the agency planning and review processes

Serves as a mentor for less experienced underwriters.

Answers questions, shares recommendations for complex situations, such as difficult accounts, communication strategies or problematic agency relationships and explains the rationale for recommendations.

Supports underwriting management through reviewing work of less experienced underwriters and providing training.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance or business administration

Five years of experience in commercial lines underwriting

Insurance designations, such as CPCU preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of underwriting and risk analysis

Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions

Strong customer service skills

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media

Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups

Strong presentation skills preferred

Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently

Demonstrated leadership qualities

Occasional travel; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

$92,670 - $128,045 or $102,443 - $140,845 A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers .

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