The Mutual Group
Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Oppo
The Mutual Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity
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Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity
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The Mutual Group .
Job Description As a Sr. Commercial Underwriter, you are responsible for managing a book of business for profitability and growth. You will review new and/or renewal business, assess risk of coverage, prepare quotes, and respond to coverage questions within the assigned authority level. You will build successful relationships with agents to drive increased positive business flow. The position is either hybrid or remote.
Accountabilities
Delivers profitable outcomes on less complex niche business through effective risk selection by:
Analyzing, selecting, and profitably pricing business with prescribed terms and conditions of coverage.
Examining inspection reports, location, risk, financial and other available tools and reports to identify new or unresolved concerns.
Communicating with Risk Control for inspections, follow ups and service needs for insureds.
Driving corrective action or remediation strategies on renewal accounts.
Escalating referrals, in a timely manner, on accounts that need additional review or approval by higher level underwriters.
Adhering to service expectations and regulatory compliance by the timely release of renewals, non-renewals and conditional notices.
Accountable for achieving key performance indicators of the portfolio including:
Developing and furthering successful relationships with distribution partners within the portfolio by:
Having regularly scheduled portfolio review calls.
Meeting voice of the customer guidelines.
Limited travel to distribution partner offices.
Consistently meeting our voice of the customer standards.
Coordinating with distribution team to build pipeline, resolve issues, concerns or conflict and oversee change management.
Communicating regularly with portfolio team members about the health of assigned agencies and market conditions that could impact the portfolio.
Cultivate a High Performing Culture
Superior customer service and business acumen.
Mentoring support staff throughout their career development.
Conducting peer audits and approving underwriting decisions (LOAs) for lower authority levels.
Assisting in the training of new hires and internal promotions by providing continuous mentoring and feedback to foster successful employee development.
Reviewing, mentoring, and approving referrals for lower authority level associates.
Performing other related work as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field preferred.
Holding or working toward an insurance designation preferred (CPCU, IIA, etc.).
Five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to three years in a property and casualty insurance company.
Experience writing business for churches or religious affiliated institutions preferred.
Recommended Qualifications
Broad knowledge of common terms, practices, processes and regulations in the P&C insurance industry.
An ability to consistently apply advanced underwriting concepts and practices within the P&C underwriting field.
Adept at applying negotiating skills, reasonableness and exercising sound judgment in analysis and decision making processes.
Ability to convey clear & concise information to others utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including a strong foundation in Excel for the purpose of strategic analysis.
Strong attention to numeric and other details.
Organizational skills and ability to manage large work volume and meet tight deadlines.
Compensation
$58,800 - $90,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.
$64,800 - $95,000 commensurate with experience in CA, CT, MA, NJ, NY, and PA, plus bonus eligibility.
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members.
401(K) retirement plan with a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary.
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance.
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs.
Wellness incentives.
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions.
Educational assistance.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industry Insurance
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Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity
role at
The Mutual Group .
Job Description As a Sr. Commercial Underwriter, you are responsible for managing a book of business for profitability and growth. You will review new and/or renewal business, assess risk of coverage, prepare quotes, and respond to coverage questions within the assigned authority level. You will build successful relationships with agents to drive increased positive business flow. The position is either hybrid or remote.
Accountabilities
Delivers profitable outcomes on less complex niche business through effective risk selection by:
Analyzing, selecting, and profitably pricing business with prescribed terms and conditions of coverage.
Examining inspection reports, location, risk, financial and other available tools and reports to identify new or unresolved concerns.
Communicating with Risk Control for inspections, follow ups and service needs for insureds.
Driving corrective action or remediation strategies on renewal accounts.
Escalating referrals, in a timely manner, on accounts that need additional review or approval by higher level underwriters.
Adhering to service expectations and regulatory compliance by the timely release of renewals, non-renewals and conditional notices.
Accountable for achieving key performance indicators of the portfolio including:
Developing and furthering successful relationships with distribution partners within the portfolio by:
Having regularly scheduled portfolio review calls.
Meeting voice of the customer guidelines.
Limited travel to distribution partner offices.
Consistently meeting our voice of the customer standards.
Coordinating with distribution team to build pipeline, resolve issues, concerns or conflict and oversee change management.
Communicating regularly with portfolio team members about the health of assigned agencies and market conditions that could impact the portfolio.
Cultivate a High Performing Culture
Superior customer service and business acumen.
Mentoring support staff throughout their career development.
Conducting peer audits and approving underwriting decisions (LOAs) for lower authority levels.
Assisting in the training of new hires and internal promotions by providing continuous mentoring and feedback to foster successful employee development.
Reviewing, mentoring, and approving referrals for lower authority level associates.
Performing other related work as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field preferred.
Holding or working toward an insurance designation preferred (CPCU, IIA, etc.).
Five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to three years in a property and casualty insurance company.
Experience writing business for churches or religious affiliated institutions preferred.
Recommended Qualifications
Broad knowledge of common terms, practices, processes and regulations in the P&C insurance industry.
An ability to consistently apply advanced underwriting concepts and practices within the P&C underwriting field.
Adept at applying negotiating skills, reasonableness and exercising sound judgment in analysis and decision making processes.
Ability to convey clear & concise information to others utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including a strong foundation in Excel for the purpose of strategic analysis.
Strong attention to numeric and other details.
Organizational skills and ability to manage large work volume and meet tight deadlines.
Compensation
$58,800 - $90,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.
$64,800 - $95,000 commensurate with experience in CA, CT, MA, NJ, NY, and PA, plus bonus eligibility.
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members.
401(K) retirement plan with a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary.
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance.
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs.
Wellness incentives.
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions.
Educational assistance.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industry Insurance
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