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James River Insurance Company

Associate Underwriter - Underwriter (Sports & Entertainment)

James River Insurance Company, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Associate Underwriter - Underwriter (Sports & Entertainment) at James River Insurance Company

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Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Job Summary The Sports & Entertainment Underwriter will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards, calculate appropriate premium and determine proper terms for acceptable risks, and respond to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines. Underwriters are also responsible for developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.

Duties And Responsibilities

Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service

Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies

Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned

Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers

Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements

Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts

Ability to effectively assess risk

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices

Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques

Proven problem solving and decision making skills

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to multi-task

High level of initiative and motivation

Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed

Solid customer service and relationship building skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching

Experience And Education Associate Underwriter

Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Industry associated classes or courses preferred

Underwriter

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines

Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Insurance

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