Underwriter - Healthcare

CT / WI / NJ / IL

Want to join an exciting and collaborative company that offers competitive compensation and benefits packages – including an innovative open vacation plan, fully vested matching 401k, professional and educational growth opportunities, flexible and casual work environment, and recognition for exceptional performance?

CapSpecialty is seeking an Underwriter in our Healthcare Department who will ensure profitable results and premium growth by adhering to underwriting guidelines. Ensure consistency and accuracy of all work produced. Develop and manage broker relationships while marketing CapSpecialty and its products as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and service new and existing accounts with an emphasis on profitability and a particular focus on determining eligibility of unique and one-of-a kind risk submissions.
• Establish and maintain a high level of relationship management with key agency partners. Provide excellent customer service by prioritizing tasks, responding to inquiries in a timely manner and assisting with technical issues.
• Assist business partners with inquiries regarding coverages, pricing, endorsements, and other account servicing matters.
• Engage in research of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging risks – in doing so, assist management team in the continued enhancement of the strategy for the product space.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide indirect supervision, guidance, and/or mentorship to team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical problem solver.
• Ability to respond rapidly to changing work conditions and expectations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3 years direct experience of Miscellaneous Medical, Human Services or Hospital Professional underwriting or account management.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs at times.
• Customary business travel including air and car travel required, up to 10% of the time.

CapSpecialty is a leading provider of specialty insurance and bonds for small- to mid-sized businesses in the U.S., offering commercial Casualty, Professional Liability, Surety and Fidelity products in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. By working with select partners through a limited distribution model, CapSpecialty's creative, hard-working team provides personalized service and cultivates mutually successful partnerships to deliver positive results. CapSpecialty's carriers have an A ("Excellent") rating from A.M. Best, writing both admitted and non-admitted policies on the paper of Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation and Platte River Insurance Company – Berkshire Hathaway companies. For more information please visit CapSpecialty.com.

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