James River Insurance Company
Associate Underwriter - Underwriter (Sports & Entertainment)
James River Insurance Company, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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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Join to apply for the
Associate Underwriter - Underwriter (Sports & Entertainment)
role at
James River Insurance Company .
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James River Insurance Company by 2x
Get notified about new Associate Underwriter jobs in
Richmond, VA .
Notes
Associate - Senior Underwriter (Excess Property)
Senior Business Developer Worker's Comp (Northern VA and Maryland)
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