Sentry Insurance
Markets companies' products and services to assigned Commercial Lines accounts and independent agencies.
Selects agencies through identification of qualified partnerships and is the primary person involved in developing and maintaining agency relationships. Leads the underwriting (i.e., selection/rejection of new and renewal business) for assigned territory/book of business; primarily for new business and larger, more complex accounts. Manages components of development, growth and profitability for book of business and/or assigned territory. Collaborates as needed with office underwriting staff; particularly on smaller accounts and renewals.
Regularly travels to key markets/accounts and remains highly visible in the marketplace. Implements plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of account and agency produced sales, profit, retention and premium goals.
What
Youll
Do
The
Territory Underwriter Specialist
will
be responsible for
agent and broker relationships.? The ideal candidate will work from home and
reside
in
the Iowa
territory
.
As a Territory Underwriting Specialist, you will: Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
Provide comprehensive sales
expertise
to increase production through agency channels
Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions
In addition, you will: Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents and/or selected agents/brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals.? You will be tasked with prospecting potential new agencies and the related items such as coordinating agency appointments, agency evaluation/review and overseeing agency activity.
Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and
manages
a book of business within their current authority levels.? Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration,
sales
and profitability.
Evaluates prospective accounts and independent agencies to
determine
their acceptability and works closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed.
Serves as primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies.?
Provide service to and work in conjunction with the functional units of Loss Control, Claims and Operations to provide that service.
? Develop and
maintain
relationship/services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies.
Provide comprehensive sales
expertise
to independent agencies to increase production.? Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and
profitable business.?
Assist
in development of premium goals by agency and
monitor
agency results.
Promote Sentry products and services to existing and potential customers.
What it Takes Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of multi-line middle market underwriting experience
handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries
Knowledge of the
Iowa and Nebraska
marketplace, and preferably existing or past relationships with larger independent agents
Previous
technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Strong business and pipeline development skills
Ability to meet travel requirements of at least 33% of the time as
youll
be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and
participating
in mid-year claims review meetings?
Ability to travel and have a valid drivers license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Mileage reimbursement for all work-related local travel using your personal vehicle.
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and
perks
that
youll
receive. Company car
with gas card.
As
a
work from home
associate, Sentry will
provide equipment
for your home office.?
401(K)
plan
with a
dollar for dollar
match on your
first eight percent
, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (
SentryU
) and
utilize
our
Tuition Reimbursement
program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness
benefits
to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and
Employee Assistance
programs
Sentry Foundation
gift matching
program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take
great pride
in making Forbes list of Americas Best Midsize Employers. A lot of
different factors
go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long
track record
of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us,
were
one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States.
Were
rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices
located
throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Joe Larsen Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Joe.Larsen@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Selects agencies through identification of qualified partnerships and is the primary person involved in developing and maintaining agency relationships. Leads the underwriting (i.e., selection/rejection of new and renewal business) for assigned territory/book of business; primarily for new business and larger, more complex accounts. Manages components of development, growth and profitability for book of business and/or assigned territory. Collaborates as needed with office underwriting staff; particularly on smaller accounts and renewals.
Regularly travels to key markets/accounts and remains highly visible in the marketplace. Implements plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of account and agency produced sales, profit, retention and premium goals.
What
Youll
Do
The
Territory Underwriter Specialist
will
be responsible for
agent and broker relationships.? The ideal candidate will work from home and
reside
in
the Iowa
territory
.
As a Territory Underwriting Specialist, you will: Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers
Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents
Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers
Provide comprehensive sales
expertise
to increase production through agency channels
Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions
In addition, you will: Solicit accounts through appointed commercial lines independent agents and/or selected agents/brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals.? You will be tasked with prospecting potential new agencies and the related items such as coordinating agency appointments, agency evaluation/review and overseeing agency activity.
Analyze quality and quantity of risks underwritten and
manages
a book of business within their current authority levels.? Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration,
sales
and profitability.
Evaluates prospective accounts and independent agencies to
determine
their acceptability and works closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed.
Serves as primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies.?
Provide service to and work in conjunction with the functional units of Loss Control, Claims and Operations to provide that service.
? Develop and
maintain
relationship/services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies.
Provide comprehensive sales
expertise
to independent agencies to increase production.? Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and
profitable business.?
Assist
in development of premium goals by agency and
monitor
agency results.
Promote Sentry products and services to existing and potential customers.
What it Takes Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of multi-line middle market underwriting experience
handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries
Knowledge of the
Iowa and Nebraska
marketplace, and preferably existing or past relationships with larger independent agents
Previous
technical insurance experience, preferably with sales
Experience with underwriting large complex accounts
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Strong business and pipeline development skills
Ability to meet travel requirements of at least 33% of the time as
youll
be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and
participating
in mid-year claims review meetings?
Ability to travel and have a valid drivers license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Mileage reimbursement for all work-related local travel using your personal vehicle.
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and
perks
that
youll
receive. Company car
with gas card.
As
a
work from home
associate, Sentry will
provide equipment
for your home office.?
401(K)
plan
with a
dollar for dollar
match on your
first eight percent
, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (
SentryU
) and
utilize
our
Tuition Reimbursement
program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness
benefits
to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and
Employee Assistance
programs
Sentry Foundation
gift matching
program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take
great pride
in making Forbes list of Americas Best Midsize Employers. A lot of
different factors
go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long
track record
of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us,
were
one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States.
Were
rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices
located
throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Joe Larsen Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Joe.Larsen@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.