Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)
Senior Underwriter
Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company), Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
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Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) Company Details: At Nautilus Insurance Group, we’re committed to developing talent and shaping the future of the insurance industry. For more than 35 years, Nautilus Insurance Group has been an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market offering commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. Nautilus is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company. In July 2023, we were voted one of Arizona’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona by Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group, and BestCompaniesAZ. Benefit Highlights include paid parental leave (Childbirth Recovery Leave and Primary Caregiver Leave, up to 12 weeks), medical/dental/vision coverage options with FSA and HSA, 401(k) with profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, travel accident insurance, one paid day off per year for volunteering, Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs, and employee discounts through Plum Benefits. Flexible work arrangements and an on-site fitness center are available; additional details provided by the employer. Responsibilities
Seeks and underwrites within Eastern Region as an E&S Underwriter. The group works with brokers and agents in the Eastern US. Remote work is available for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone or hybrid in the Scottsdale, AZ office. Provide support to the underwriting process, make decisions within assigned authority, review applications, and project a professional company image via internal and external interactions. Assess new and renewal accounts to determine acceptability based on NIC underwriting guidelines and authority. Review accounts to verify issuance compliance with NIC guidelines, address discrepancies, and enter information into systems. Establish types and limits of coverage to be provided. Create, analyze and interpret data from various systems and underwriting resources. Monitor production, profitability, and maintain agency relationships; collaborate with underwriting team and other departments on underwriting philosophy. Communicate effectively (written/verbal) with internal and external customers to maintain standards of excellence. Consult with agency staff to obtain additional information on existing accounts; promote consistency within underwriting teams and contribute to company goals. Maintain confidentiality and discretion with internal and external information; stay familiar with state laws and filing requirements within assigned territory. Consult with underwriting team to determine if reinsurance is needed and negotiate terms with designated reinsurer companies. Identify and recommend changes to policy verbiage when standard text is not appropriate, seeking manager approval before implementing. Monitor insurance in force on risks; evaluate potential catastrophe losses and take necessary action as needed. Assist with development of special programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars as needed. Prepare reports and business correspondence; coordinate visits and meetings as required. Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members; travel to agent offices and external events is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Travel to agent offices and/or other external events is required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; or at least two years of experience in a business or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. AIS, ASLI, AU, and CPCU designations or completion of other insurance-related classes is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an insurance underwriter in commercial property and casualty. Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and email. Capability to learn and utilize underwriting applications to determine accurate classifications and calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating methods. Excess and Surplus lines background is beneficial. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, candidate skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Sponsorship Details
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Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) Company Details: At Nautilus Insurance Group, we’re committed to developing talent and shaping the future of the insurance industry. For more than 35 years, Nautilus Insurance Group has been an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market offering commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers countrywide. Nautilus is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company. In July 2023, we were voted one of Arizona’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona by Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group, and BestCompaniesAZ. Benefit Highlights include paid parental leave (Childbirth Recovery Leave and Primary Caregiver Leave, up to 12 weeks), medical/dental/vision coverage options with FSA and HSA, 401(k) with profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, travel accident insurance, one paid day off per year for volunteering, Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs, and employee discounts through Plum Benefits. Flexible work arrangements and an on-site fitness center are available; additional details provided by the employer. Responsibilities
Seeks and underwrites within Eastern Region as an E&S Underwriter. The group works with brokers and agents in the Eastern US. Remote work is available for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone or hybrid in the Scottsdale, AZ office. Provide support to the underwriting process, make decisions within assigned authority, review applications, and project a professional company image via internal and external interactions. Assess new and renewal accounts to determine acceptability based on NIC underwriting guidelines and authority. Review accounts to verify issuance compliance with NIC guidelines, address discrepancies, and enter information into systems. Establish types and limits of coverage to be provided. Create, analyze and interpret data from various systems and underwriting resources. Monitor production, profitability, and maintain agency relationships; collaborate with underwriting team and other departments on underwriting philosophy. Communicate effectively (written/verbal) with internal and external customers to maintain standards of excellence. Consult with agency staff to obtain additional information on existing accounts; promote consistency within underwriting teams and contribute to company goals. Maintain confidentiality and discretion with internal and external information; stay familiar with state laws and filing requirements within assigned territory. Consult with underwriting team to determine if reinsurance is needed and negotiate terms with designated reinsurer companies. Identify and recommend changes to policy verbiage when standard text is not appropriate, seeking manager approval before implementing. Monitor insurance in force on risks; evaluate potential catastrophe losses and take necessary action as needed. Assist with development of special programs, underwriting procedures, and educational seminars as needed. Prepare reports and business correspondence; coordinate visits and meetings as required. Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members; travel to agent offices and external events is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Travel to agent offices and/or other external events is required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; or at least two years of experience in a business or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. AIS, ASLI, AU, and CPCU designations or completion of other insurance-related classes is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an insurance underwriter in commercial property and casualty. Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and email. Capability to learn and utilize underwriting applications to determine accurate classifications and calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating methods. Excess and Surplus lines background is beneficial. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, candidate skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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